The Post,binding,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-00-346-1716, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5940-00-346-1716 |
| Item Name | Post,binding,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Basic Shape Style | SINGLE POST, ROUND (POST BINDING) |
| Mounting Method Style | STUD |
| Conductor Accommodation Type | SCREW CAP SINGLE END |
| Maximum Height Above Mounting Surface | 0.938 INCHES IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 56197A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SMB148359 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 56197 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5940-00-346-1716 is a Post,binding,electrical, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5365-00-759-5490, 5980-01-412-8643, 8465-01-514-8590. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5940-00-346-1716: Basic Shape Style: SINGLE POST, ROUND (POST BINDING); Mounting Method Style: STUD; Conductor Accommodation Type: SCREW CAP SINGLE END; Special Features: INCLUDE BUS BAR. 4 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.