The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-178-5697, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-01-178-5697 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base | 0.272 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Accommodation Style | ROUND |
| Overall Thickness | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Outside Diameter | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Setscrew Hole Quantity | 1 |
| Inside Diameter | 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.252 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Gripping Surface Condition | GRIP AID |
| Color | BLACK |
| Screw Drive Type | SLOT |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A-815 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Porter George K Inc |
NSN 5355-01-178-5697 is a Knob, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6350-01-280-0489. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5355-01-178-5697: Distance From Hole Center to Knob/skirt Base: 0.272 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Accommodation Style: ROUND; Overall Thickness: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Outside Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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.