The Nut,plain,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-042-2988, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5310-00-042-2988 |
| Item Name | Nut,plain,hexagon |
| FSC / FSG | 5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.5510 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.5625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Series | UNF |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-B-611-CANC FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Departure From Cited Document | AS MODIFIED BY HEIGHT RQMT |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | A TYPE |
| Nut Height | 0.210 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.227 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OR ZINC OVERALL |
| Nut Style | HEXAGON |
| Thread Class | 2B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 24 |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 422988 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc |
| 422988 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Motors Corp |
| FFB571TYPEA | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5310-00-042-2988 is a Nut,plain,hexagon, classified under FSC 5310, Nuts and Washers. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2520-00-737-7630. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5310-00-042-2988: Width Across Flats: 0.5510 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.5625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Series: UNF; Material Document and Classification: QQ-B-611-CANC FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND. 14 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.