The Nut,plain,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-021-8586, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Army Weapons Command Attn Amswe-Ree-S. Government technical data includes 10 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. 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 | 5310-00-021-8586 |
| Primary Part Number | 218586 |
| Item Name | Nut,plain,hexagon |
| FSC / FSG | 5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers |
| Manufacturer | Army Weapons Command Attn Amswe-Ree-S |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.4250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.4375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Series | UNF |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Nut Height | 0.187 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.219 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nut Style | HEXAGON |
| Thread Class | 2B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28 |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| Bearing Surface Type | CHAMFERED OR WASHER FACED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 218586 | Army Weapons Command Attn Amswe-Ree-S (USA) |
NSN 5310-00-021-8586 is a Nut,plain,hexagon, manufactured by Army Weapons Command Attn Amswe-Ree-S, classified under FSC 5310, Nuts and Washers. Status: active.
NSN 5310-00-021-8586 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 218586 (Army Weapons Command Attn Amswe-Ree-S).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1650-01-486-7164. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 218586: Width Across Flats: 0.4250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.4375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Series: UNF; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Nominal Thread Size: 0.250 INCHES IN. 10 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.