The Screw,cap,socket Head, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-159-5565, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (Screws) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5305-00-159-5565 |
| Item Name | Screw,cap,socket Head |
| FSC / FSG | 5305 / 53 — Screws |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.141 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.143 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Head Height | 0.159 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.164 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fastener Length | 0.595 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-C-13924,CL 4 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Length | 0.533 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Hardness Rating | 80.0 ROCKWELL B MINIMUM OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | 66 FED STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Head Style | FLAT CHAMFER |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 6 TYPE |
| Surface Treatment | OXIDE OVERALL |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 80000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Minimum Yield Strength | 30000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Internal Drive Style | HEXAGON |
| Thread Class | 3A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Material | STEEL COMP 302 OR STEEL COMP 303 OR STEEL COMP 304 OR STEEL COMP 305 OR STEEL COMP 316 OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Head Diameter | 0.262 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 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 |
|---|---|
| FF-S-86 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS16995-27B | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS16995-27B | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5305-00-159-5565 is a Screw,cap,socket Head, classified under FSC 5305, Screws. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5305-00-159-5565: Width Across Flats: 0.141 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.143 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Head Height: 0.159 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.164 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Fastener Length: 0.595 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-C-13924,CL 4 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL. 20 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.