The Packing Nut,stuffing Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5975-00-280-3857, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5975 (Electrical Hardware and Supplies) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5975-00-280-3857 |
| Item Name | Packing Nut,stuffing Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5975 / 59 — Electrical Hardware and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Length | 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Counterbore Depth | 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 04431 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5975-00-280-3857 is a Packing Nut,stuffing Tube, classified under FSC 5975, Electrical Hardware and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2530-01-479-7914. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5975-00-280-3857: Overall Height: 0.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Width Across Flats: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Length: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Counterbore Depth: 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.