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M5501/3-4GCap,protective,dust and Moisture

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5340-01-212-1295 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-01-212-1295 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-01-212-1295. Primary manufacturer part number: M5501/3-4G.
Features
  • Cap,protective,dust and Moisture — FSC 5340
  • Inside Diameter Length: 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Class: 3A A
  • Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 7/16-20 UNF
  • Design Type: THREADED
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-A-250/2, T0 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Round Cap Outside Surface Condition: KNURLED
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy construction
General Description

The Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-212-1295, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (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 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-01-212-1295
Primary Part NumberM5501/3-4G
Item NameCap,protective,dust and Moisture
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Inside Diameter Length0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Class3A A
Thread Size and Series/type Designator7/16-20 UNF
Design TypeTHREADED
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-A-250/2, T0 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Round Cap Outside Surface ConditionKNURLED
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Surface TreatmentCHROMATE
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationMIL-C-5541, CLASS 1A MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE A
Overall Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 10
5340-01-016-8180NAS835-6A SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-030-4467NAS814-8B SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-081-8282NAS835-4A SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-112-2822NAS832-4 SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-138-2165NAS835-8A SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
5340-01-212-4978NAS835N3A SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-298-3015NAS835-20 SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-355-8455NAS835N5A SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-371-9555NAS835N6A SUCCESSOR
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M5501/3-4G Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-5501/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5340-01-016-8180SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS835-6A
5340-01-030-4467SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS814-8B
5340-01-081-8282SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS835-4A
5340-01-112-2822SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS832-4
5340-01-138-2165SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS835-8A
5340-01-146-9730SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
5340-01-212-4978SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS835N3A
5340-01-298-3015SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS835-20
5340-01-355-8455SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS835N5A
5340-01-371-9555SUCCESSOR
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
NAS835N6A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-01-212-1295?

NSN 5340-01-212-1295 is a Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-01-212-1295?

NSN 5340-01-212-1295 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: M5501/3-4G (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-5501/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5340-01-212-1295?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5340-01-212-1295: 5340-01-016-8180, 5340-01-030-4467, 5340-01-081-8282 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M5501/3-4G?

Key specifications for M5501/3-4G: Inside Diameter Length: 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Class: 3A A; Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 7/16-20 UNF; Design Type: THREADED. 10 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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