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AN121503 — Technical Data Sheet

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— · NUT WASHER
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Match nut grade to bolt grade for full strength Lock nuts prevent loosening under vibration
Don't mix grades — weakens the joint
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL COMP 8740 OVERALL, nut_style: HEXAGON, nut_height: 0.256 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, thread_class: 3B, thread_series: UNF, hardness_rating: 19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System under NSN 5310-00-268-6042, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
AN121503
NSN: 5310-00-268-6042
FSC: 5310
CAGE: 88044 — AERONAUTICAL STANDARDS GROUP DEPT OF NAVY AND AIR FORCE (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL COMP 8740 OVERALL
nut_styleHEXAGON
nut_height0.256 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
thread_class3B
thread_seriesUNF
hardness_rating19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM
special_featuresCRITICAL FEATURES,TOLERANCES,FIT RESTRICTIONS,MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
countersink_angle85.0 DEGREES MINIMUM AND 95.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM NUT
surface_treatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
width_across_flats0.492 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.502 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
nominal_thread_size0.312 INCHES IN
NSN5310-00-268-6042
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NUT & WASHER — GRADE MATCHING REQUIRED Hex NUT CROSS-SECTION WASHER OD: — SIZE: — MATERIAL: — PN: AN121503 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Grade matters for torque spec — don't mix grades. A Grade 5 nut on a Grade 8 bolt weakens the joint. Lock nuts, wing nuts, and castle nuts are NOT interchangeable with standard hex ✓ BROKER TIP Match nut to bolt thread class and material. Stainless bolt + zinc nut = galvanic corrosion. Always verify finish matches (plain, zinc, hot-dip galvanized) PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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NUT HEIGHT: 0.256 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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THREAD SERIES: UNF
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THREAD QUANTITY PER INCH: 24
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NOMINAL THREAD SIZE: 0.312 INCHES IN
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HARDNESS RATING: 19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM
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WIDTH ACROSS FLATS: 0.492 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.502 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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BEARING SURFACE TYPE: WASHER FACED
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NUT STYLE: HEXAGON
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
NUT HEIGHT0.256 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
THREAD SERIESUNF
THREAD QUANTITY PER INCH24
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.312 INCHES IN
HARDNESS RATING19.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 26.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM
WIDTH ACROSS FLATS0.492 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.502 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
BEARING SURFACE TYPEWASHER FACED
NUT STYLEHEXAGON
SURFACE TREATMENTCADMIUM OVERALL
MATERIALSTEEL COMP 8740 OVERALL
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 16
02439InterchangeableGOVERNMENT REGISTRY
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
6002-561InterchangeableGOVERNMENT REGISTRY
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
2439InterchangeableGOVERNMENT REGISTRY
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
2402536InterchangeableGOVERNMENT REGISTRY
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
85850BInterchangeableGOVERNMENT REGISTRY
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
M3081InterchangeableGOVERNMENT REGISTRY
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVEGOVERNMENT REGISTRY
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is AN121503?
AN121503 is a NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON.
What parts can replace AN121503?
There are 16 known substitutes for AN121503: 02439, 6002-561, 2439 and 13 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for AN121503?
AN121503 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System under NSN 5310-00-268-6042. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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