Fastener Length: 0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.346 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shoulder Length: 0.188 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.190 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN
Shoulder Diameter: 0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN
Thread Length: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shoulder Shape: ROUND FIRST SHOULDER
Hardness Rating: 28.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 32.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
Identification
NSN: 5305-00-178-8639
NIIN: 001788639
FSC: 5305 — Screws
FSG: 53 — Hardware and Abrasives
General Description
The Screw,shoulder, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-178-8639, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (Screws) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5305-00-178-8639
Item Name
Screw,shoulder
FSC / FSG
5305 / 53 — Screws
Status
ACTIVE
Head Height
0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fastener Length
0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.346 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shoulder Length
0.188 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.190 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN
Shoulder Diameter
0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN
Thread Length
0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shoulder Shape
ROUND FIRST SHOULDER
Hardness Rating
28.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 32.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
Nominal Thread Diameter
0.112 INCHES IN
Head Style
FLAT CHAMFER
Thread Direction
RIGHT-HAND
Internal Drive Style
SLOT
Thread Class
2A A
Thread Quantity Per Inch
40
Material
STEEL COMP 416 OVERALL
Thread Series Designator
UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Head Diameter
0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items7
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6230-00-215-8559POSSIBLE MATCH
FLASHLIGHT
Possible match (shared part number)
5340-00-490-9110POSSIBLE MATCH
PANEL LEG BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
5935-00-509-2547151-368-1POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
6210-00-884-3050PL-2POSSIBLE MATCH
LIGHT,INDICATOR
Possible match (shared part number)Panelight Components Group, Llc Dba Panelight Components Group Llc
7420-01-014-9218POSSIBLE MATCH
PLOTTER
Possible match (shared part number)
5305-01-071-1475POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,SHOULDER
Possible match (shared part number)
3950-01-196-1053POSSIBLE MATCH
WINCH,DRUM,POWER OPERATED
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
PL2
3/9Design control — primary reference
W. M. Berg, Inc.
Related Parts
6230-00-215-8559POSSIBLE MATCH
FLASHLIGHT
5340-00-490-9110POSSIBLE MATCH
PANEL LEG BASE
5935-00-509-2547POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
151-368-1
6210-00-884-3050POSSIBLE MATCH
LIGHT,INDICATOR
PL-2
7420-01-014-9218POSSIBLE MATCH
PLOTTER
5305-01-071-1475POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,SHOULDER
3950-01-196-1053POSSIBLE MATCH
WINCH,DRUM,POWER OPERATED
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5305-00-178-8639?
NSN 5305-00-178-8639 is a Screw,shoulder, classified under FSC 5305, Screws. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5305-00-178-8639?
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6230-00-215-8559, 5340-00-490-9110, 5935-00-509-2547. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5305-00-178-8639?
Key specifications for 5305-00-178-8639: Head Height: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Fastener Length: 0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.346 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Shoulder Length: 0.188 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.190 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN; Shoulder Diameter: 0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN. 16 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5305-00-178-8639 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.