The Plug,anode Retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-01-515-9957, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-01-515-9957 |
| Primary Part Number | 6966538 ITEM 1 |
| Item Name | Plug,anode Retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Connection Style | INVERTED FLARE |
| Drive End Style | HEXAGON |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-C-15726 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR ASTMB151 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR ASTMB164 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND INTERNAL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND EXTERNAL |
| Nominal Thread Size | 1.312 INCHES EXTERNAL IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.216 INCHES INTERNAL IN |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 2 TYPE AND A CLASS |
| Thread Class | 2A EXTERNAL A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 12 EXTERNAL |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28 INTERNAL |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 715 OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UN EXTERNAL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF INTERNAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6966538 ITEM 1 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 6966538 ITEM 1 | Air & Gas Tech Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-A-19521 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5342-01-515-9957 is a Plug,anode Retaining, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
NSN 5342-01-515-9957 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6966538 ITEM 1 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 6966538 ITEM 1 (Air & Gas Tech Inc).
Key specifications for 6966538 ITEM 1: Connection Style: INVERTED FLARE; Drive End Style: HEXAGON; Material Document and Classification: MIL-C-15726 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR ASTMB151 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR ASTMB164 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND INTERNAL. 14 specifications are 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.