The Screw,tapping, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-016-1589, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (Screws) of the Hardware and Abrasives 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10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5305-00-016-1589 |
| Item Name | Screw,tapping |
| FSC / FSG | 5305 / 53 — Screws |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nonmachine Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES IN |
| Head Height | 0.091 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.103 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fastener Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonmachine Thread Style | GIMLET POINT (TYPE A, AB OR BA) |
| Features Provided | CASEHARDENED |
| Head Style | ROUND |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OR ZINC OVERALL |
| Internal Drive Style | CROSS RECESS TYPE 1 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Head Diameter | 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 |
|---|---|
| 161589 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc |
| 161589 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Motors Corp |
NSN 5305-00-016-1589 is a Screw,tapping, classified under FSC 5305, Screws. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-00-915-3728. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5305-00-016-1589: Nonmachine Nominal Thread Diameter: 0.138 INCHES IN; Head Height: 0.091 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.103 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Fastener Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nonmachine Thread Style: GIMLET POINT (TYPE A, AB OR BA). 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.