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M5501/8-F5Plug,protective,dust and Moistur

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5340-01-306-5889 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-01-306-5889 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-01-306-5889. Primary manufacturer part number: M5501/8-F5.
Features
  • Plug,protective,dust and Moistur — FSC 5340
  • Opening Inside Diameter for Which Designed: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Features Provided: BEVELED SEAT
  • Overall Diameter: 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Material: PLASTIC
  • Design Type: FRICTION
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic construction
General Description

The Plug,protective,dust and Moistur, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-306-5889, 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 5 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-01-306-5889
Primary Part NumberM5501/8-F5
Item NamePlug,protective,dust and Moistur
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Opening Inside Diameter for Which Designed0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedBEVELED SEAT
Overall Diameter0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MaterialPLASTIC
Design TypeFRICTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 6
5340-01-106-9897NAS843-4 SUCCESSOR
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-183-0973NAS843-10 SUCCESSOR
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-306-1551NAS843-5 SUCCESSOR
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-313-8456NAS843-12 SUCCESSOR
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
5340-01-086-2049 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
5340-01-314-3254 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M5501/8-F5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-5501/8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5340-01-106-9897SUCCESSOR
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR
NAS843-4
5340-01-183-0973SUCCESSOR
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR
NAS843-10
5340-01-306-1551SUCCESSOR
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR
NAS843-5
5340-01-313-8456SUCCESSOR
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR
NAS843-12
5340-01-086-2049INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR
5340-01-314-3254INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-01-306-5889?

NSN 5340-01-306-5889 is a Plug,protective,dust and Moistur, 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 5340-01-306-5889?

NSN 5340-01-306-5889 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: M5501/8-F5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-5501/8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5340-01-306-5889?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5340-01-306-5889: 5340-01-106-9897, 5340-01-183-0973, 5340-01-306-1551 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M5501/8-F5?

Key specifications for M5501/8-F5: Opening Inside Diameter for Which Designed: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Features Provided: BEVELED SEAT; Overall Diameter: 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Material: PLASTIC. 5 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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