The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-008-1172, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 19 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-01-008-1172 |
| Primary Part Number | 1853001 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Width | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Accommodation Style | SQUARE |
| Length | 2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Thickness | 1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Skirt Outside Diameter | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | BAR WITH DOUBLE POINTER |
| Reference Marking | ARROW |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 1 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES SCREW HOLE IN |
| Pointer Design | NONDETACHABLE |
| Gripping Surface Condition | SMOOTH |
| Skirt Design | DETACHABLE |
| Width | 0.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Drive Type | CROSS RECESS TYPE 1 |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SCREW HOLE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SCREW HOLE |
| Skirt Style | STEPPED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1853001 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1857739 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
NSN 5355-01-008-1172 is a Knob, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
NSN 5355-01-008-1172 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1853001 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-01-082-3218, 4320-01-444-2700. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1853001: Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inside Width: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Accommodation Style: SQUARE; Length: 2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 19 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.