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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

38-306Socket,socket Wrench

Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson · NSN 5120-01-581-3109 · FSC 5120 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5120-01-581-3109 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5120-01-581-3109. Primary manufacturer part number: 38-306.
Features
  • Socket,socket Wrench — FSC 5120
  • Drive Surface Size: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
  • Surface Treatment: CHROMIUM OVERALL
  • Wrenching End Opening Depth: 10.9 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Drive End Outside Diameter: 16.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
  • Wrenching Surface Shape: 12 POINT SINGLE END INTERNAL
  • Features Provided: MANUAL TOOL
  • Drive End Shape: SQUARE SINGLE END INTERNAL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Overall construction
General Description

The Socket,socket Wrench, cataloged under National Stock Number 5120-01-581-3109, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5120 (No Item Name Available) of the Hand Tools group. The primary manufacturer of record is Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5120-01-581-3109
Primary Part Number38-306
Item NameSocket,socket Wrench
FSC / FSG5120 / 51 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerApex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson
StatusACTIVE
Drive Surface Size0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
Surface TreatmentCHROMIUM OVERALL
Wrenching End Opening Depth10.9 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Drive End Outside Diameter16.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Wrenching Surface Shape12 POINT SINGLE END INTERNAL
Features ProvidedMANUAL TOOL
Drive End ShapeSQUARE SINGLE END INTERNAL
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Wrenching Surface Size6.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL SINGLE END MM
Style DesignatorINTERNAL-INTERNAL
Wrenching End Outside Diameter9.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
2520-00-359-00363278L64 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spider,differential
Meritor Industrial Products, Llc
5315-00-936-9128 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,grooved,headed
4820-01-196-9160383-06 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stem,fluid Valve
Trac Regulator Co., Inc. Dba Trac Regulator Co Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
38-306 Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson (USA)
38-306 Easco Hand Tools Inc Dba Danaher Tool Group Div Danaher Tool Group Easco Hand Tools Inc. (USA)
38-306 Armstrong Bros Tool Co (USA)
Related Parts
2520-00-359-0036INTERCHANGEABLE
SPIDER,DIFFERENTIAL
3278L64
5315-00-936-9128INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,GROOVED,HEADED
4820-01-196-9160INTERCHANGEABLE
STEM,FLUID VALVE
383-06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5120-01-581-3109?

NSN 5120-01-581-3109 is a Socket,socket Wrench, manufactured by Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson, classified under FSC 5120 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5120-01-581-3109?

NSN 5120-01-581-3109 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 38-306 (Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson), 38-306 (Easco Hand Tools Inc Dba Danaher Tool Group Div Danaher Tool Group Easco Hand Tools Inc.), 38-306 (Armstrong Bros Tool Co).

What NSN replaces 5120-01-581-3109?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5120-01-581-3109: 2520-00-359-0036, 5315-00-936-9128, 4820-01-196-9160. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 38-306?

Key specifications for 38-306: Drive Surface Size: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN; Overall Length: 63.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Surface Treatment: CHROMIUM OVERALL; Wrenching End Opening Depth: 10.9 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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