The Bolt,shoulder, cataloged under National Stock Number 5306-00-003-6538, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5306 (Bolts) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5306-00-003-6538 |
| Primary Part Number | A51M42538-11 |
| Item Name | Bolt,shoulder |
| FSC / FSG | 5306 / 53 — Bolts |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Head Height | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fastener Length | 2.930 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.940 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shoulder Length | 2.492 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.502 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN |
| Shoulder Diameter | 0.6226 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.6232 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN |
| Thread Length | 0.438 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shoulder Shape | ROUND FIRST SHOULDER |
| Shank Unthreaded Hole Diameter | 0.106 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.116 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST HOLE IN |
| Material Document and Classification | G-1010,FSCM 26512 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Head Style | DISHED HEXAGON |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Width Between Flats | 0.741 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.752 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Thread Class | 3A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 24 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL JOINT FINE (UNJF) |
| Distance From Head Largest Bearing Surface to Shank Hole Center | 2.759 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.769 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST HOLE IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A51M42538-11 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A51M42538-11 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| A51M42538-11 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems |
NSN 5306-00-003-6538 is a Bolt,shoulder, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5306, Bolts. Status: active.
NSN 5306-00-003-6538 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A51M42538-11 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
Key specifications for A51M42538-11: Head Height: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Fastener Length: 2.930 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.940 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Shoulder Length: 2.492 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.502 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN; Shoulder Diameter: 0.6226 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.6232 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST SHOULDER IN. 18 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.