The Bolt,shear, cataloged under National Stock Number 5306-00-400-8501, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5306 (Bolts) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5306-00-400-8501 |
| Item Name | Bolt,shear |
| FSC / FSG | 5306 / 53 — Bolts |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Extended Washer Thickness | 0.113 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.133 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Head Height | 0.494 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.514 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fastener Length | 1.808 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.838 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | AMS 2416 ASSN STD ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Extended Washer Diameter | 0.818 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.828 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Length | 0.736 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.786 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Hardness Rating | 46.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 50.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | AMS 6485 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AMS6487 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Head Style | DOUBLE HEXAGON W/HOLE |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Grip Length | 1.052 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.072 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Width Between Flats | 0.553 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.564 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Grip Diameter | 0.4985 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.4995 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL AND CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 220000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Thread Class | 3A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 20 |
| Material | STEEL COMP H11 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LWB922-8-17 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| LWB922-8-17 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sps Technologies, Llc Dba PB Fasteners |
NSN 5306-00-400-8501 is a Bolt,shear, classified under FSC 5306, Bolts. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5306-00-400-8501: Extended Washer Thickness: 0.113 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.133 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Head Height: 0.494 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.514 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Fastener Length: 1.808 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.838 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: AMS 2416 ASSN STD ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES OVERALL. 20 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.