The Latch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-01-076-6541, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-01-076-6541 |
| Primary Part Number | 172C |
| Item Name | Latch |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Manufacturer | Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | ZINC LATCH STEEL STRIKE CHROME PLATED,INCLUDES CYLINDER LOCK AND MAGNETIC SAFETY LATCH |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 172C PRIMARY | Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc (USA) |
NSN 5342-01-076-6541 is a Latch, manufactured by Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
NSN 5342-01-076-6541 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 172C (Kason Hardware a Div of Kason Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6610-01-503-4379. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 172C: General Characteristics Item Description: ZINC LATCH STEEL STRIKE CHROME PLATED,INCLUDES CYLINDER LOCK AND MAGNETIC SAFETY LATCH. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
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.