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3M138-5 — NUT,SELF-LOCKING,SINGLE BALL SEA

✓ Government record, cited
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3M138-5: NUT,SELF-LOCKING,SINGLE BALL SEA.

NUT,SELF-LOCKING,SINGLE BALL SEA. Key specifications include nut_style: SINGLE BALL SEAT, HEXAGON, nut_height: 0.353 INCHES NOMINAL IN, temp_rating: 450.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF, thread_class: 2B, locking_feature: PREVAILING TORQUE ALL METAL DESIGN, ball_seat_radius: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5310-00-735-8037, 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
3M138-5
NSN: 5310-00-735-8037
FSC: 5310 — Nuts and Washers
CAGE: 76301 — THE BOEING COMPANY DIV DEFENSE (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
nut_styleSINGLE BALL SEAT, HEXAGON
nut_height0.353 INCHES NOMINAL IN
temp_rating450.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
thread_class2B
locking_featurePREVAILING TORQUE ALL METAL DESIGN
ball_seat_radius0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
NSN5310-00-735-8037
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NUT & WASHER — GRADE MATCHING REQUIRED Hex NUT CROSS-SECTION WASHER OD: — SIZE: — MATERIAL: — PN: 3M138-5 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Grade matters for torque spec — don't mix grades. A Grade 5 nut on a Grade 8 bolt weakens the joint. Lock nuts, wing nuts, and castle nuts are NOT interchangeable with standard hex ✓ BROKER TIP Match nut to bolt thread class and material. Stainless bolt + zinc nut = galvanic corrosion. Always verify finish matches (plain, zinc, hot-dip galvanized) PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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TEMP RATING: 450.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
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THREAD DIRECTION: RIGHT-HAND
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LOCKING FEATURE: PREVAILING TORQUE ALL METAL DESIGN
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NUT HEIGHT: 0.353 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BALL SEAT RADIUS: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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NUT STYLE: SINGLE BALL SEAT, HEXAGON
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THREAD CLASS: 2B
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TEMP RATING450.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND
LOCKING FEATUREPREVAILING TORQUE ALL METAL DESIGN
NUT HEIGHT0.353 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BALL SEAT RADIUS0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NUT STYLESINGLE BALL SEAT, HEXAGON
THREAD CLASS2B
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5310 — Nuts and Washers
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5310-00-000-0040 5310-00-000-0077 5310-00-000-0079 5310-00-000-1146 5310-00-000-3815 5310-00-000-4532 5310-00-000-4540
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
67992N524Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
RM52LH2935-054Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Design control — primary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3M138-5?
3M138-5 is a NUT,SELF-LOCKING,SINGLE BALL SEA.
What parts can replace 3M138-5?
There are 2 known substitutes for 3M138-5: 67992N524, RM52LH2935-054. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 3M138-5?
3M138-5 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5310-00-735-8037. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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