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10-78A — CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL

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— · BOLT SCREW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

10-78A: CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL.

CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, head_style: KNURLED NO. 1, head_height: 0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN, point_style: FLAT, thread_class: 2A A, head_diameter: 0.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN.

This part is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5305-00-854-4260, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.

Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
10-78A
NSN: 5305-00-854-4260
NIINs: 008544260, 011399550, 013929581, 015601506
FSC: 5305 — Screws
CAGE: 62983 — EATON AEROSPACE, LLC DBA JACKSON SOUTH (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
head_styleKNURLED NO. 1
head_height0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN
point_styleFLAT
thread_class2A A
head_diameter0.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_length1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
fastener_length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
special_featuresCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
width_across_flats0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
internal_drive_styleHEXAGON
NSN5305-00-854-4260
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
BOLT / SCREW — THREAD VERIFICATION REQUIRED Hex HEAD LENGTH: — THREAD: — × — MATERIAL: — PN: 10-78A · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Verify thread pitch before ordering — metric (M8×1.25) ≠ imperial (5/16-18). Wrong thread = wrong part. Grade/class stamped on bolt head determines tensile strength ✓ BROKER TIP Grade/class stamped on head determines tensile strength. Grade 8 > Grade 5 > Grade 2. Always confirm head marking matches specification requirement PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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WIDTH ACROSS FLATS: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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HEAD HEIGHT: 0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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FASTENER LENGTH: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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THREAD LENGTH: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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NOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER: 0.375 INCHES IN
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HEAD STYLE: KNURLED NO. 1
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THREAD DIRECTION: RIGHT-HAND
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POINT STYLE: FLAT
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Server Internal Cabling
  • Data Center Cable Infrastructure
  • SAS/SATA Drive Connectivity
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
WIDTH ACROSS FLATS0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
HEAD HEIGHT0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN
FASTENER LENGTH3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD LENGTH1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER0.375 INCHES IN
HEAD STYLEKNURLED NO. 1
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND
POINT STYLEFLAT
INTERNAL DRIVE STYLEHEXAGON
THREAD CLASS2A A
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
B1078Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
1078Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusCancelled· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 10-78A?
10-78A is a CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL.
What parts can replace 10-78A?
There are 2 known substitutes for 10-78A: B1078, 1078. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 10-78A?
10-78A is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5305-00-854-4260. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.