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MS51971-1Nut,plain,hexagon

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5310-00-965-1799 · FSC 5310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5310-00-965-1799 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5310-00-965-1799. Primary manufacturer part number: MS51971-1.
Features
  • Nut,plain,hexagon — FSC 5310
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND
  • Nut Height: 0.212 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.226 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 20
  • Bearing Surface Type: CHAMFERED OR WASHER FACED
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.250 INCHES IN
  • Thread Series: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Surface Treatment: PASSIVATE OVERALL
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 304 Overall construction
General Description

The Nut,plain,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-965-1799, 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 14 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5310-00-965-1799
Primary Part NumberMS51971-1
Item NameNut,plain,hexagon
FSC / FSG5310 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Nut Height0.212 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.226 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Quantity Per Inch20
Bearing Surface TypeCHAMFERED OR WASHER FACED
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES IN
Thread SeriesUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE OVERALL
Nut StyleHEXAGON
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationQQ-P-35 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
Width Across Flats0.4280 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.4375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Departure From Cited DesignatorAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL
MaterialSTEEL COMP 304 OVERALL
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-S-763 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Thread Class2B
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5310-00-903-5966 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
5310-01-169-1188530-317 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut
Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc
5310-01-465-09089177314-29 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5310-01-465-1014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS51971-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5310PL0991642 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
Related Parts
5310-00-903-5966INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
5310-01-169-1188INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT
530-317
5310-01-465-0908INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
9177314-29
5310-01-465-1014INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5310-00-965-1799?

NSN 5310-00-965-1799 is a Nut,plain,hexagon, 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 5310-00-965-1799?

NSN 5310-00-965-1799 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MS51971-1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5310PL0991642 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index).

What NSN replaces 5310-00-965-1799?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5310-00-965-1799: 5310-00-903-5966, 5310-01-169-1188, 5310-01-465-0908 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS51971-1?

Key specifications for MS51971-1: Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND; Nut Height: 0.212 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.226 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Quantity Per Inch: 20; Bearing Surface Type: CHAMFERED OR WASHER FACED. 14 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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