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MIL-W-21338Washer,key

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5310-00-159-6283 · FSC 5310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5310-00-159-6283 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5310-00-159-6283. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-21338.
Features
  • Washer,key — FSC 5310
  • Material Thickness: 0.058 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.068 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Outside Diameter: 2.844 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.874 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Style Designator: KEY
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-35 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
  • Material Document and Classification: 66 FED STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL
  • Hole Diameter: 2.400 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.425 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Heat Treatment: ANNEALED
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 302 or Steel Comp 303 or Steel Comp 304 Overall construction
General Description

The Washer,key, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-159-6283, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5310-00-159-6283
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-21338
Item NameWasher,key
FSC / FSG5310 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Material Thickness0.058 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.068 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Outside Diameter2.844 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.874 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Style DesignatorKEY
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationQQ-P-35 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
Material Document and Classification66 FED STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL
Hole Diameter2.400 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.425 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Heat TreatmentANNEALED
Overall Distance Including Keys3.344 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
External Prebent Key Width0.204 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.234 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Internal Prebent Key Width0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.290 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE OVERALL
External Key Quantity17
MaterialSTEEL COMP 302 OR STEEL COMP 303 OR STEEL COMP 304 OVERALL
Hardness Rating70.0 ROCKWELL B MINIMUM AND 90.0 ROCKWELL B MAXIMUM
Internal Prebent Key Length0.125 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5310-00-008-5904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-150-3963 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-151-5545 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-159-6282 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-159-6495 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-165-8392 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-177-7684 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-186-0966 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-186-0980 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
5310-00-186-099912Z10002-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,key
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-21338 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS19070-123 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5310-00-008-5904INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-00-150-3963INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-00-151-5545INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-00-159-6282INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,KEY
5310-00-159-6495INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-00-165-8392INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,KEY
5310-00-177-7684INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,KEY
5310-00-186-0966INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-00-186-0980INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,KEY
5310-00-186-0999INTERCHANGEABLE
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12Z10002-8
5310-00-186-1071INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-00-186-1092INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5310-00-159-6283?

NSN 5310-00-159-6283 is a Washer,key, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5310 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5310-00-159-6283?

NSN 5310-00-159-6283 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-21338 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS19070-123 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5310-00-159-6283?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5310-00-159-6283: 5310-00-008-5904, 5310-00-150-3963, 5310-00-151-5545 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-21338?

Key specifications for MIL-W-21338: Material Thickness: 0.058 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.068 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Outside Diameter: 2.844 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.874 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Style Designator: KEY; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-35 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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