The Pin-Rivet, cataloged under National Stock Number 5320-01-027-3168, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5320 (Rivets) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Sps Technologies, Llc Dba PB Fasteners. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 9 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5320-01-027-3168 |
| Primary Part Number | 3M278A08-3 |
| Item Name | Pin-Rivet |
| FSC / FSG | 5320 / 53 — Rivets |
| Manufacturer | Sps Technologies, Llc Dba PB Fasteners |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.176 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.177 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Head Height | 0.037 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.047 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fastener Length | 0.545 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.565 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-5000 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-5000 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-5626 MIL SPEC 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-6049 MIL SPEC 4TH MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Grip Length | 0.213 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Width Between Flats | 0.0791 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.0801 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Style | PIN-RIVET, STRAIGHT, THREADED |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 160000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Shear Strength | 95000 SINGLE POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH |
| Thread Class | 3A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 36 |
| Material | STEEL COMP E4340 OR STEEL COMP 4340 OR STEEL COMP 4140 OR STEEL COMP 8740 OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNJC |
| Head Major Diameter | 0.242 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.262 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3M278A08-3 PRIMARY | Sps Technologies, Llc Dba PB Fasteners (USA) |
| 3M278A08-3 PRIMARY | Lisi Aerospace Canada Corp Div Hi Shear Holdings Inc (CAN) |
| 3M278A08-3 | Derco Aerospace, Inc. Dba Derco Aerospace, Inc. a Lockheed Martin Company (USA) |
| 3M278A08-3 PRIMARY | Sps Technologies, Llc Dba Air Industries Company Div Air Industries Company (USA) |
| 3M278A08-3 PRIMARY | West Coast Aerospace, Inc. (USA) |
| 3M278A08-3 | Kitco Llc (USA) |
| 3M278A08-3 PRIMARY | Hi-Shear Corporation (USA) |
| 3M278A08-3 PRIMARY | Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc (USA) |
| 3M278A08-3 | Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. Dba Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3M278A08-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Huck International, Inc |
| 3M278A08-3 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference The Boeing Company Div Defense |
| HL556-5-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| HL556-5-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sps Technologies, Llc Dba PB Fasteners |
| HL556-5-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| HL556-5-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hi-Shear Corporation |
| HL556-5-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sps Technologies Llc Dba PB Fasteners Div PB Fasteners |
| AIC-L-247AX5C3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sps Technologies, Llc Dba Air Industries Company Div Air Industries Company |
| HL556-5-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5320-01-027-3168 is a Pin-Rivet, manufactured by Sps Technologies, Llc Dba PB Fasteners, classified under FSC 5320, Rivets. Status: active.
NSN 5320-01-027-3168 has 9 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3M278A08-3 (Sps Technologies, Llc Dba PB Fasteners), 3M278A08-3 (Lisi Aerospace Canada Corp Div Hi Shear Holdings Inc), 3M278A08-3 (Derco Aerospace, Inc. Dba Derco Aerospace, Inc. a Lockheed Martin Company), 3M278A08-3 (Sps Technologies, Llc Dba Air Industries Company Div Air Industries Company), 3M278A08-3 (West Coast Aerospace, Inc.) and 4 more.
Key specifications for 3M278A08-3: Shank Diameter: 0.176 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.177 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Head Height: 0.037 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.047 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Fastener Length: 0.545 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.565 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL. 18 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.