The Control Rod, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-01-172-2037, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Control Rod |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 — Hardware, Weapon System (FSG 53) |
| Manufacturers | Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division (CAGE 4P412) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-01-172-2037 |
| Primary Part Number | 42978 |
| Item Name | Control Rod |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Manufacturer | Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 42978 PRIMARY | Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 42978 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand |
NSN 5342-01-172-2037 is a Control Rod, manufactured by Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
NSN 5342-01-172-2037 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 42978 (Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-01-180-4736, 2910-01-648-1326. 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.