The Latch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-00-918-3221, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Latch |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 — Hardware, Weapon System (FSG 53) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-00-918-3221 |
| Item Name | Latch |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2537634 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| BUWEPSDWG2537634 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept The Boeing Company |
| BUWEPSDWG2537634 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter Co Inc |
| H5100-2-.125-.218 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5342-00-918-3221 is a Latch, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2540-01-336-8184. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.