The Screw,machine, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-01-161-2579, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (Screws) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5305-01-161-2579 |
| Item Name | Screw,machine |
| FSC / FSG | 5305 / 53 — Screws |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Head Height | 0.097 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fastener Length | 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Length | 0.407 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES IN |
| Head Style | PAN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Screw Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Internal Drive Style | CROSS RECESS TYPE 1 |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Head Diameter | 0.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Surface Treatment Document and Classification | ASTM B633 TY 1 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6-32X1/2CRES PAN HEAD | 5/9 Secondary reference Perine Machine Tool Corp |
| 152173 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5305-01-161-2579 is a Screw,machine, classified under FSC 5305, Screws. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-366-3076, 5975-01-492-2530, 5998-01-544-4105. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5305-01-161-2579: Head Height: 0.097 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Fastener Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Length: 0.407 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Nominal Thread Diameter: 0.138 INCHES IN. 13 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.