The Screw,machine, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-720-8729, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (Screws) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5305-00-720-8729 |
| Item Name | Screw,machine |
| FSC / FSG | 5305 / 53 — Screws |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Screw Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE |
| Fastener Length | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-7720 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-18732 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR QQ-S-763 FED SPEC 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-7720 MIL SPEC 4TH MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Thread Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Head Style | FLAT COUNTERSUNK |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Screw Material | STEEL COMP 303 OR STEEL COMP 303SE OR STEEL COMP 430 OR STEEL COMP 302 |
| Internal Drive Style | CROSS RECESS TYPE 1 |
| Countersink Angle | 80.0 DEGREES MINIMUM AND 82.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Head Diameter | 0.300 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.332 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 |
|---|---|
| FFS92TYPE3STYLE2C | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| AN505C8R9 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5305-00-720-8729 is a Screw,machine, classified under FSC 5305, Screws. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-00-836-5493. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5305-00-720-8729: Screw Surface Treatment: PASSIVATE; Fastener Length: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Material Document and Classification: MIL-S-7720 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-18732 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR QQ-S-763 FED SPEC 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-7720 MIL SPEC 4TH MATERIAL RESPONSE; Thread Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 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.