The Screw,cap,hexagon Head, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-01-296-2866, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (Screws) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5305-01-296-2866 |
| Item Name | Screw,cap,hexagon Head |
| FSC / FSG | 5305 / 53 — Screws |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Head Height | 0.150 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.163 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fastener Length | 3.440 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Length | 0.750 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Hardness Rating | 32.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 38.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | SAE J429 GR 8 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Head Style | HEXAGON |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Width Between Flats | 0.428 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.438 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 TYPE AND 8 GRADE |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 150000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 20 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-S-1222 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-1222 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1/4-20UNC-2AX3-1/2 IN. LG,STL | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5305-01-296-2866 is a Screw,cap,hexagon Head, classified under FSC 5305, Screws. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-01-297-7533. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5305-01-296-2866: Head Height: 0.150 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.163 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Fastener Length: 3.440 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Length: 0.750 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Hardness Rating: 32.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 38.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL. 15 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.