The Screw,tapping, cataloged under National Stock Number 5305-00-959-4159, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5305 (Screws) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5305-00-959-4159 |
| Item Name | Screw,tapping |
| FSC / FSG | 5305 / 53 — Screws |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Nonmachine Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.242 INCHES IN |
| Head Height | 0.156 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.169 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fastener Length | 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Nonmachine Thread Style | GIMLET POINT (TYPE A, AB OR BA) |
| Features Provided | CASEHARDENED |
| Head Style | PAN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Internal Drive Style | CROSS RECESS TYPE 1 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Head Diameter | 0.457 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.476 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 54268 | 5/1 Secondary reference Am General Llc |
| 5305009594159 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
| MS24617-53 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5305-00-959-4159 is a Screw,tapping, classified under FSC 5305, Screws. Status: cancelled.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-022-9029, 5995-01-332-1788, 5136-01-662-5219. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5305-00-959-4159: Nonmachine Nominal Thread Diameter: 0.242 INCHES IN; Head Height: 0.156 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.169 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Fastener Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL. 11 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.
NSN 5305-00-959-4159 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.
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.