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M45938/11-3CLNut,self-Locking,clinch

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5310-01-278-3791 · FSC 5310 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5310-01-278-3791 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5310-01-278-3791. Primary manufacturer part number: M45938/11-3CL.
Features
  • Nut,self-Locking,clinch — FSC 5310
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32
  • Temp Rating: 400.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
  • Lubrication: DRY FILM LUBRICANT
  • Nut Style: CLINCH
  • Pilot Diameter: 0.327 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Class: 3B
  • Nut Diameter: 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 303 Overall construction
General Description

The Nut,self-Locking,clinch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-01-278-3791, 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 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5310-01-278-3791
Primary Part NumberM45938/11-3CL
Item NameNut,self-Locking,clinch
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 Quantity Per Inch32
Temp Rating400.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF
LubricationDRY FILM LUBRICANT
Nut StyleCLINCH
Pilot Diameter0.327 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Class3B
Nut Diameter0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Nut Height0.218 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread SeriesUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Nominal Thread Size0.138 INCHES IN
Pilot Length0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Material Document and ClassificationASTM A582 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationMIL-L-8937 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE NUT
MaterialSTEEL COMP 303 OVERALL
Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE SHELL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5310-00-470-3341AC-032-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,clinch
Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp
5310-00-936-0055 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,clinch
5310-01-208-5255 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,clinch
5310-01-234-2571M45938/11-11C INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,clinch
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5310-01-235-7575 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,clinch
5310-01-237-5216 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,clinch
5310-01-239-3538 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,clinch
5310-01-241-2683M45938/11-1C INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,clinch
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5310-01-249-0474 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,clinch
5310-01-266-1541 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,clinch
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M45938/11-3CL Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
GN512AY632C1 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA)
M45938/11-3CL National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use (USA)
YC3-3002-3 Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp (USA)
MIL-N-45938/11 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M45938-11-3CL Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
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5310-00-470-3341INTERCHANGEABLE
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AC-032-2
5310-00-936-0055INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-01-208-5255INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,CLINCH
5310-01-234-2571INTERCHANGEABLE
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M45938/11-11C
5310-01-235-7575INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,CLINCH
5310-01-237-5216INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,CLINCH
5310-01-239-3538INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,CLINCH
5310-01-241-2683INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,CLINCH
M45938/11-1C
5310-01-249-0474INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,CLINCH
5310-01-266-1541INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,CLINCH
5310-01-326-7595INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,CLINCH
5310-01-341-5622INTERCHANGEABLE
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M45938/11-1L

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5310-01-278-3791?

NSN 5310-01-278-3791 is a Nut,self-Locking,clinch, 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 5310-01-278-3791?

NSN 5310-01-278-3791 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: M45938/11-3CL (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), GN512AY632C1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), M45938/11-3CL (National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use), YC3-3002-3 (Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp), MIL-N-45938/11 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5310-01-278-3791?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5310-01-278-3791: 5310-00-470-3341, 5310-00-936-0055, 5310-01-208-5255 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M45938/11-3CL?

Key specifications for M45938/11-3CL: Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32; Temp Rating: 400.0 FAHRENHEIT NOMINAL DEGF; Lubrication: DRY FILM LUBRICANT; Nut Style: CLINCH. 17 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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