FSC 5340
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
FF-P-2827A
27 NOVEMBER 2002
SUPERSEDING
FF-P-2827
June 18, 1993
FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
PADLOCK, KEY OPERATED, GENERAL FIELD SERVICE
The General Services Administration has authorized the
use of this federal specification by all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 Scope. This specification covers two sizes of "U" shaped shackle, key
operated, heavy-duty commercial padlocks.
1.2 Classification. The padlocks covered by this specification shall be Size
A Types 1, 2, and 3; and Size B Types 1, 2, and 3 as specified (see 1.2.1 and
3.2).
1.2.1 Size and type. The size shall be determined by the shackle stock
diameter, and the type shall be determined by keying requirements:
Size A - Shackle diameter, 0.375 ±0.020 inch (10 ±0.51 mm) nominal.
Type 1 - Individual lock (no master keying).
Type 2 - Master keyed sets.
Type 3 - Keyed alike sets.
Size B - Shackle diameter, 0.500 ±0.020 inch (13 ±0.51 mm) nominal.
Type 1 - Individual lock (no master keying).
Type 2 - Master keyed sets.
Type 3 - Keyed alike sets.
1.2.2 Part identification number (PIN). Padlocks covered by this
specification are identified by a part identification number (PIN). The PIN
consists of a five digit alpha-numeric document identifier plus the PIN codes.
See paragraph 6.5 for PIN code to specify the number of padlocks per set (if
applicable). The construction of the PIN is indicated below
F2827 -XX -XX
Document identifier
Size/Type
Padlocks per set (if applicable)
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data
which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply
Center Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, ATTN: DSCP-ITD, by
using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the
end of this document or by letter.
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