The Nut,plain,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-596-8446, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5310-00-596-8446 |
| Item Name | Nut,plain,hexagon |
| FSC / FSG | 5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Series | UNF |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-B-626 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Nut Height | 0.084 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.104 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER OVERALL |
| Nut Style | HEXAGON |
| Thread Class | 2B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28 |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 360 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 |
|---|---|
| NT10008 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5310-00-596-8446 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): 4720-01-329-7261. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5310-00-596-8446: Width Across Flats: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Series: UNF; Precious Material: SILVER; Material Document and Classification: QQ-B-626 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL. 13 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.