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MS21078-6Nut,self-Locking,plate

National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use · NSN 5310-00-728-5521 · FSC 5310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5310-00-728-5521 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5310-00-728-5521. Primary manufacturer part number: MS21078-6.
Features
  • Nut,self-Locking,plate — FSC 5310
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 24
  • Nut Height: 0.318 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND
  • Nut Length: 1.296 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Plate Width: 0.609 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.641 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Hole Arrangement Style: 2 HOLES
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.130 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyamide Nylon Locking Insert construction
General Description

The Nut,self-Locking,plate, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-728-5521, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use. Government technical data includes 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5310-00-728-5521
Primary Part NumberMS21078-6
Item NameNut,self-Locking,plate
FSC / FSG5310 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNational Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
StatusACTIVE
Thread Quantity Per Inch24
Nut Height0.318 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Nut Length1.296 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Plate Width0.609 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.641 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Hole Arrangement Style2 HOLES
Mounting Hole Diameter0.130 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON LOCKING INSERT
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationQQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
Distance From Aperture Center to Mounting Hole Center0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES IN
Thread SeriesUNIFIED NATIONAL JOINT FINE (UNJF)
Plate Thickness0.115 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Temp Rating250.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
Countersink Angle88.0 DEGREES MINIMUM AND 102.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM NUT
Nut StylePLATE
MaterialSTEEL NUT
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
Thread Class3B
Locking FeaturePREVAILING TORQUE WITH NONMETALLIC INSERT
Nut Mounting ProvisionSTRAIGHT HOLES
Hardness Rating32.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Holes Along Length0.998 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5330-00-220-182612508 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Skf Usa Inc. Dba Skf Aerospace Sealing Solutions
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
7F42NA1-624 Shear Prinz Associates Inc (USA)
MS21078-6 PRIMARY National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use (USA)
803900 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament (USA)
MS21078-6 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F42NA1-064 Harvard Industries Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-220-1826INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
12508

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5310-00-728-5521?

NSN 5310-00-728-5521 is a Nut,self-Locking,plate, manufactured by National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use, classified under FSC 5310 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5310-00-728-5521?

NSN 5310-00-728-5521 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 7F42NA1-624 (Shear Prinz Associates Inc), MS21078-6 (National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use), 803900 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament), MS21078-6 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F42NA1-064 (Harvard Industries Inc).

What NSN replaces 5310-00-728-5521?

There is 1 known substitute for 5310-00-728-5521: 5330-00-220-1826. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS21078-6?

Key specifications for MS21078-6: Thread Quantity Per Inch: 24; Nut Height: 0.318 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Nut Length: 1.296 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 23 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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