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MIL-T-21309Tap,thread Cutting

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5136-00-972-0400 · FSC 5136 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5136-00-972-0400 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5136-00-972-0400. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-T-21309.
Features
  • Tap,thread Cutting — FSC 5136
  • Thread Pitch Diameters: +0.5335 TO 0.5340 INCHES IN
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND
  • Thread Length: 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Thread Structure: REGULAR
  • Thread Forming Method: GROUND
  • Width Across Flats: 0.316 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.322 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Flute Quantity: 4
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Overall construction
General Description

The Tap,thread Cutting, cataloged under National Stock Number 5136-00-972-0400, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5136 (No Item Name Available) of the Hand Tools group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5136-00-972-0400
Primary Part NumberMIL-T-21309
Item NameTap,thread Cutting
FSC / FSG5136 / 51 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Thread Pitch Diameters+0.5335 TO 0.5340 INCHES IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Thread Length1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread StructureREGULAR
Thread Forming MethodGROUND
Width Across Flats0.316 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.322 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Flute Quantity4
Style DesignatorSTRAIGHT FLUTE
Starting Chamfer TypeBOTTOMING
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 TYPE AND 3 CLASS
Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SQUARE END IN
Specification/standard Data0U583-SAE AS59158 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
Thread Size and Series/type Designator0.500-20 STI
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Shank Diameter0.428 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.429 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5136-00-779-4469 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-00-838-0284 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-00-902-7893 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-00-935-4537 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-00-972-0399 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-00-972-0405 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-00-972-0406 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-00-972-0407 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-00-987-9141 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
5136-01-108-6915 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-T-21309 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
A-A-59158 TY1CL3 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
A-A-59158 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
AS59158 TY1CL3 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
8FBB Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc (USA)
AS59158 Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
MIL-T-21309 TY1CL3 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
AS59158 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5136-00-779-4469INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-00-838-0284INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-00-902-7893INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-00-935-4537INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-00-972-0399INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-00-972-0405INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-00-972-0406INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-00-972-0407INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-00-987-9141INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-01-108-6915INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
5136-01-144-7855INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5136-00-972-0400?

NSN 5136-00-972-0400 is a Tap,thread Cutting, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5136 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5136-00-972-0400?

NSN 5136-00-972-0400 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-T-21309 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), A-A-59158 TY1CL3 (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service), A-A-59158 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), AS59158 TY1CL3 (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service), 8FBB (Stanley Engineered Fastening Llc) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5136-00-972-0400?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5136-00-972-0400: 5136-00-779-4469, 5136-00-838-0284, 5136-00-902-7893 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-T-21309?

Key specifications for MIL-T-21309: Thread Pitch Diameters: +0.5335 TO 0.5340 INCHES IN; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Thread Length: 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 3.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 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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