The Packing Nut, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-01-246-6526, 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 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4730-01-246-6526 |
| Item Name | Packing Nut |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | HEXAGON, EXTERNAL THREAD, INVERTED FLARE |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| Screw Thread Location | EXTERNAL |
| Material | STEEL COMP 316 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SMN-80 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SMN-80-316 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4730-01-246-6526 is a Packing Nut, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-479-5159. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4730-01-246-6526: Style Designator: HEXAGON, EXTERNAL THREAD, INVERTED FLARE; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Casehardening Indicator: NOT CASEHARDENED; Screw Thread Location: EXTERNAL. 5 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.