The Control Rod, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-01-438-3539, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | Control Rod |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 — Hardware, Weapon System (FSG 53) |
| Manufacturers | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (CAGE 11083) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-01-438-3539 |
| Primary Part Number | 162-8756 |
| Item Name | Control Rod |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 162-8756 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5342014383539 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
| 102-7459 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
NSN 5342-01-438-3539 is a Control Rod, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
NSN 5342-01-438-3539 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 162-8756 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2815-01-474-1799. 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.