The Nut,plain,slotted,hexagon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-01-240-4038, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5310-01-240-4038 |
| Item Name | Nut,plain,slotted,hexagon |
| FSC / FSG | 5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.489 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 3 MIL STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Series | UNF |
| Hardness Rating | 95.0 ROCKWELL B MINIMUM AND 32.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.312 INCHES IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 96906-MS35692-15 GOVERNMENT STANDARD |
| Nut Height | 0.258 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.273 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Nut Style | SLOTTED, HEXAGON |
| Thread Class | 2B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 24 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING 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 |
|---|---|
| MS35692-15 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5310-01-240-4038 is a Nut,plain,slotted,hexagon, classified under FSC 5310, Nuts and Washers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5310-01-240-4038: Width Across Flats: 0.489 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 3 MIL STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Thread Series: UNF; Hardness Rating: 95.0 ROCKWELL B MINIMUM AND 32.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM. 14 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.