The Rivet,blind, cataloged under National Stock Number 5320-01-078-8978, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5320 (Rivets) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 27 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5320-01-078-8978 |
| Primary Part Number | VA212-6-5 |
| Item Name | Rivet,blind |
| FSC / FSG | 5320 / 53 — Rivets |
| Manufacturer | Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.2068 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Lubrication | CETYL ALCOHOL |
| Expansion Device | THREADED MANDREL |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TY 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE NUT |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TY 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE BOLT |
| Hardness Rating | 43.5 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 46.5 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM BOLT |
| Hardness Rating | 43.5 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 46.5 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM NUT |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6049 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE NUT |
| Material Document and Classification | AMS5639 ASSN STD 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE SLEEVE |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6049 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE BOLT |
| Head Style | FLUSH (FLAT) COUNTERSUNK (INCLUDED ANGLE - LESS THAN 135 DEG W OR W/O CHAMFER) |
| Thread Direction | LEFT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES IN |
| Grip Length | 0.312 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Style | THREADED SELF-PLUGGING SHANK W/SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE NUT |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE BOLT |
| Countersink Angle | 99.0 DEGREES MINIMUM AND 101.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM |
| Thread Class | 3A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING SLEEVE |
| Material | STEEL COMP 8740 BOLT |
| Material | STEEL COMP 8740 NUT |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Head Major Diameter | 0.327 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 |
|---|---|
| VA212-6-5 PRIMARY | Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VA212-6-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| VA212-6-5 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5320-01-078-8978 is a Rivet,blind, manufactured by Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5320, Rivets. Status: active.
NSN 5320-01-078-8978 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VA212-6-5 (Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc).
Key specifications for VA212-6-5: Shank Diameter: 0.2068 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Lubrication: CETYL ALCOHOL; Expansion Device: THREADED MANDREL; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TY 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE NUT. 27 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.