The Nut,plain,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-962-5166, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5310-00-962-5166 |
| Item Name | Nut,plain,hexagon |
| FSC / FSG | 5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.428 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.440 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Bearing Surface Finish | 250.0 MICROINCHES |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Series | UNF |
| Hardness Rating | 34.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 38.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM |
| Hole Configuration Style | CONFIGURATION B |
| Material Document and Classification | ML-S-6758 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-5000 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-5000 MIL SPEC 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Nut Height | 0.115 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Drilled Hole Diameter | 0.046 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Countersink Angle | 110.0 DEGREES NOMINAL NUT |
| Nut Style | HEXAGON |
| Thread Class | 3B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28 |
| Material | STEEL COMP 4130 OR STEEL COMP E4340 OR STEEL COMP 4340 OVERALL |
| Bearing Surface Type | CHAMFERED OR WASHER FACED |
| Hole Type and Quantity | 3 DRILLED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10121895 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
| 5310PL0738246 | 6/9 Informative reference only Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index |
| NAS1423-4 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5310-00-962-5166 is a Nut,plain,hexagon, classified under FSC 5310, Nuts and Washers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5310-00-962-5166: Width Across Flats: 0.428 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.440 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Bearing Surface Finish: 250.0 MICROINCHES; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Thread Series: UNF. 19 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.