The Rivet,blind, cataloged under National Stock Number 5320-01-073-3815, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5320 (Rivets) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh. Government technical data includes 28 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5320-01-073-3815 |
| Primary Part Number | PLT215-8-5 |
| Item Name | Rivet,blind |
| FSC / FSG | 5320 / 53 — Rivets |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.249 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Lubrication | CARBO WAX AND CETYL ALCOHOL AND DRY FILM |
| Width Across Flats | 0.367 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Head Height | 0.135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fastener Length | 0.833 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Expansion Device | THREADED SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-S-5002 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES NUT |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 MIL SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES STEM |
| Heat Treatment | AS FABRICATED NUT |
| Heat Treatment | AS FABRICATED STEM |
| Hardness Rating | 39.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 43.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM NUT |
| Hardness Rating | 39.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 43.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM STEM |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6758,G41300 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-5626,G41400 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-6049 MIL SPEC 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE STEM |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6758,G41300 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-5626,G41400 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-6049,G87400 MIL SPEC 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE NUT |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-S-763,S30300 FED SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR QQ-S-763 FED SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AMS 5639,S30400 ASSN STD 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AMS 5641,S30323 ASSN STD 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE SLEEVE |
| Features Provided | SELF-LOCKING |
| Head Style | HEXAGON |
| Specification/standard Data | 98524-PLT215 MANUFACTURERS STANDARD |
| Grip Length | 0.334 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.384 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Style | THREADED SELF-PLUGGING SHANK W/SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND DICHROMATE NUT |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND DICHROMATE STEM |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 1240 NEWTONS PER SQUARE MILLIMETER |
| Material | STEEL COMP 303 OR STEEL COMP 304 OR STEEL COMP 303SE SLEEVE |
| Material | STEEL COMP 4130 OR STEEL COMP 4140 OR STEEL COMP 8740 NUT |
| Material | STEEL COMP 4130 OR STEEL COMP 4140 OR STEEL COMP 8740 STEM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PLT215-8-5 | Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2101-08-05 | 5/9 Secondary reference Avdel Corp |
| PLT215-8-5 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PP190-8-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PLT215-8-5 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5320-01-073-3815 is a Rivet,blind, manufactured by Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh, classified under FSC 5320, Rivets. Status: active.
NSN 5320-01-073-3815 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: PLT215-8-5 (Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5306-01-091-2499. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for PLT215-8-5: Shank Diameter: 0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.249 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Lubrication: CARBO WAX AND CETYL ALCOHOL AND DRY FILM; Width Across Flats: 0.367 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Head Height: 0.135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 28 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.