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AN121503Nut,plain,hexagon

Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force · NSN 5310-00-268-6042 · FSC 5310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5310-00-268-6042 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5310-00-268-6042. Primary manufacturer part number: AN121503.
Features
  • Nut,plain,hexagon — FSC 5310
  • Nut Height: 0.256 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Series: UNF
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 24
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.312 INCHES IN
  • Hardness Rating: 19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM
  • Width Across Flats: 0.492 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.502 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Bearing Surface Type: WASHER FACED
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 8740 Overall construction
General Description

The Nut,plain,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-268-6042, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 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
NSN5310-00-268-6042
Primary Part NumberAN121503
Item NameNut,plain,hexagon
FSC / FSG5310 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force
StatusACTIVE
Nut Height0.256 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread SeriesUNF
Thread Quantity Per Inch24
Nominal Thread Size0.312 INCHES IN
Hardness Rating19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM
Width Across Flats0.492 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.502 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Bearing Surface TypeWASHER FACED
Nut StyleHEXAGON
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
MaterialSTEEL COMP 8740 OVERALL
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Material Document and ClassificationAMS 6322 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationAMS 2400 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
Bearing Surface Finish63.0 MICROINCHES
Countersink Angle85.0 DEGREES MINIMUM AND 95.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM NUT
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Thread Class3B
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5815-00-050-89072439 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,lock,cable Adjustable
Marine Corps Systems Command Div Marine Corps Systems Command Technical Data Repository Customer Service
2530-00-143-43461200073 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brake Drum
Dayton-Walther Corp
5998-00-160-08972439 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Mission Systems Davenport Inc.
5940-00-204-87692439 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
Entron Industries Limited Partnership Dba Entron Industries Property Div
3110-00-227-22112207U INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing Replacement
Rexnord Industries, Llc Div Aerosspace Bearing Operation
3417-00-300-1285 INTERCHANGEABLE
Engraving Machine
6920-00-679-0454 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,spring
5910-00-841-77492439 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
Ballantine Laboratories Inc
5930-00-888-303510687409-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5975-01-039-97502439 INTERCHANGEABLE
Box Connector,electrical
Abb Installation Products Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AN121503 Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force (USA)
879-026C Harsco Corp Bmy-Combat Systems Div (USA)
512 Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney (USA)
2D4 Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division (USA)
2439 Renk America Llc Div Renk America (USA)
2439 Satair A/s (DNK)
879-026C Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, Llc (USA)
Related Parts
5815-00-050-8907INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,LOCK,CABLE ADJUSTABLE
2439
2530-00-143-4346INTERCHANGEABLE
BRAKE DRUM
1200073
5998-00-160-0897INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
2439
5940-00-204-8769INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
2439
3110-00-227-2211INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING REPLACEMENT
2207U
3417-00-300-1285INTERCHANGEABLE
ENGRAVING MACHINE
6920-00-679-0454INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,SPRING
5910-00-841-7749INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
2439
5930-00-888-3035INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
10687409-6
5975-01-039-9750INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX CONNECTOR,ELECTRICAL
2439
4820-01-145-8528INTERCHANGEABLE
STEM,FLUID VALVE
4720-01-153-8348INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
480060608-0272

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5310-00-268-6042?

NSN 5310-00-268-6042 is a Nut,plain,hexagon, manufactured by Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force, classified under FSC 5310 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5310-00-268-6042?

NSN 5310-00-268-6042 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: AN121503 (Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force), 879-026C (Harsco Corp Bmy-Combat Systems Div), 512 (Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney), 2D4 (Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division), 2439 (Renk America Llc Div Renk America) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5310-00-268-6042?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5310-00-268-6042: 5815-00-050-8907, 2530-00-143-4346, 5998-00-160-0897 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AN121503?

Key specifications for AN121503: Nut Height: 0.256 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Series: UNF; Thread Quantity Per Inch: 24; Nominal Thread Size: 0.312 INCHES IN. 18 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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