The Bolt,shear, cataloged under National Stock Number 5306-00-159-2756, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5306 (Bolts) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 7 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5306-00-159-2756 |
| Primary Part Number | VS2980A06U020 |
| Item Name | Bolt,shear |
| FSC / FSG | 5306 / 53 — Bolts |
| Manufacturer | Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Extended Washer Thickness | 0.081 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.101 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Head Height | 0.388 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fastener Length | 1.882 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.912 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | STSBS 002,LOCKHEED-GEORGIA CO MFR REF ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Extended Washer Diameter | 0.639 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.649 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Length | 0.622 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.672 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material Document and Classification | H-11 STSBS002,FSCM 98897 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Head Style | DOUBLE HEXAGON W/HOLE |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Grip Length | 1.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Width Between Flats | 0.430 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.439 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Grip Diameter | 0.3735 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.3745 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL AND CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 220000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Thread Class | 3A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 24 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL JOINT FINE (UNJF) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| VS2980A06U020 PRIMARY | Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc (USA) |
| STSBG002A06U020 | Sonic Industries, Inc. Dba Sonic Industries Inc Div Sonic Industries (USA) |
| 11695A06U020 | Reid Products Inc. Dba Reid Products Inc (USA) |
| STSBG002A06U020 | Sps Technologies Llc Dba PB Fasteners Div PB Fasteners (USA) |
| STSBG002A06U020 | Sps Technologies, Llc Dba Air Industries Company Div Air Industries Company (USA) |
| STSBG002A06U020 | Sps Technologies, Llc Dba PB Fasteners (USA) |
| VAL23001-6D020 PRIMARY | Valley-Todeco, Inc. Dba Arconic Fastening Systems (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 68486-6-020 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| STSBG002A06U020 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| VS2980A06U020 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| BM3220-6A20 | 5/9 Secondary reference Omark Industries Inc |
| STSBG002A06U020 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5306-00-159-2756 is a Bolt,shear, manufactured by Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5306, Bolts. Status: active.
NSN 5306-00-159-2756 has 7 manufacturer part numbers on file: VS2980A06U020 (Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc), STSBG002A06U020 (Sonic Industries, Inc. Dba Sonic Industries Inc Div Sonic Industries), 11695A06U020 (Reid Products Inc. Dba Reid Products Inc), STSBG002A06U020 (Sps Technologies Llc Dba PB Fasteners Div PB Fasteners), STSBG002A06U020 (Sps Technologies, Llc Dba Air Industries Company Div Air Industries Company) and 2 more.
Key specifications for VS2980A06U020: Extended Washer Thickness: 0.081 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.101 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Head Height: 0.388 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Fastener Length: 1.882 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.912 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: STSBS 002,LOCKHEED-GEORGIA CO MFR REF ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL. 19 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.