The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-00-853-6589, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is General Dynamics Land Systems - Canadacorporation Div General Dynamics Mission Systems. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, 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. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-00-853-6589 |
| Primary Part Number | 103609 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Land Systems - Canadacorporation Div General Dynamics Mission Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Accommodation Style | ROUND |
| Overall Thickness | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | ROUND |
| Outside Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.112 INCHES SCREW HOLE IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Gripping Surface Condition | GRIP AID |
| Color | BLACK |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40 SCREW HOLE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SCREW HOLE |
| Attachment Method | SETSCREWS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 103609 PRIMARY | General Dynamics Land Systems - Canadacorporation Div General Dynamics Mission Systems (CAN) |
NSN 5355-00-853-6589 is a Knob, manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems - Canadacorporation Div General Dynamics Mission Systems, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
NSN 5355-00-853-6589 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 103609 (General Dynamics Land Systems - Canadacorporation Div General Dynamics Mission Systems).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5120-01-015-7210, 5133-01-233-9847. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 103609: Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Accommodation Style: ROUND; Overall Thickness: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: ROUND. 15 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.