The Locknut,pipe, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-277-7879, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4730-00-277-7879 |
| Item Name | Locknut,pipe |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Packing Recess Diameter | 2.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Series | NPSL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 1.500 INCHES IN |
| Nut Height | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nut Style | PIPE LOCKNUT |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 11-1/2 |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| Packing Recess Depth | 0.0625 INCHES NOMINAL 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 |
|---|---|
| 1231-1-1/2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1231 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4730-00-277-7879 is a Locknut,pipe, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-011-0935. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4730-00-277-7879: Width Across Flats: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Packing Recess Diameter: 2.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Series: NPSL; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND. 10 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.