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AS5168-05 — PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED

✓ Government record, cited
— · HOSE FITTING
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

AS5168-05: PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED.

The PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, seat_angle: 37.0 DEGREES, head_height: 0.215 INCHES NOMINAL IN, thread_class: 3A EXTERNAL A, overall_length: 0.766 INCHES NOMINAL IN, connection_style: FLARED. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 4730-00-142-1831, 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
AS5168-05
NSN: 4730-00-142-1831
FSC: 4730 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings
CAGE: 0U583 — SAE INTERNATIONAL DBA SAE INTERNATIONAL (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
seat_angle37.0 DEGREES
head_height0.215 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_class3A EXTERNAL A
overall_length0.766 INCHES NOMINAL IN
connection_styleFLARED
style_designatorPLUG, TUBE FITTING FLARED (NOTE: DRILLED HOLE IS OPTIONAL, SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A SEPARATING CHARACTERISTIC)
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND EXTERNAL
surface_treatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
nominal_thread_size0.500 INCHES EXTERNAL IN
end_item_identificationGRUMMAN A-10 AIRCRAFT
thread_series_designatorUNF EXTERNAL
NSN4730-00-142-1831
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
HOSE FITTING — THREAD TYPE IS CRITICAL END A: — STRAIGHT END B: — SPECIFICATIONS Thread: — Material: — Pressure: — PN: AS5168-05 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING NPT ≠ BSPT — tapered threads look identical but are NOT interchangeable. Wrong thread = leak. JIC (37°) ≠ AN (37°) ≠ SAE 45° — flare angles must match exactly. Measure thread pitch with gauge — visual identification is unreliable ✓ BROKER TIP Always use thread sealant (PTFE tape or pipe compound) on tapered threads (NPT/BSPT). JIC/AN flare fittings seal metal-to-metal — never use tape on flare connections PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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HEAD HEIGHT: 0.215 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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CONNECTION STYLE: FLARED
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STYLE DESIGNATOR: PLUG, TUBE FITTING FLARED (NOTE: DRILLED HOLE IS OPTIONAL, SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A SEPARATING CHARACTERISTIC)
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THREAD DIRECTION: RIGHT-HAND EXTERNAL
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NOMINAL THREAD SIZE: 0.500 INCHES EXTERNAL IN
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SEAT ANGLE: 37.0 DEGREES
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SURFACE TREATMENT: CADMIUM OVERALL
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
HEAD HEIGHT0.215 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CONNECTION STYLEFLARED
STYLE DESIGNATORPLUG, TUBE FITTING FLARED (NOTE: DRILLED HOLE IS OPTIONAL, SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A SEPARATING CHARACTERISTIC)
OVERALL LENGTH0.766 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND EXTERNAL
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE0.500 INCHES EXTERNAL IN
SEAT ANGLE37.0 DEGREES
SURFACE TREATMENTCADMIUM OVERALL
THREAD CLASS3A EXTERNAL A
END ITEM IDENTIFICATIONGRUMMAN A-10 AIRCRAFT
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 7
AS5168Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
4730PL1800251Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Informative reference only
AS4841Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
SAE-AS4841Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Design control — primary reference
AN806-5Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
4730PL0889993Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Informative reference only
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusCancelled· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is AS5168-05?
AS5168-05 is a PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED.
What parts can replace AS5168-05?
There are 7 known substitutes for AS5168-05: AS5168, 4730PL1800251, AS4841 and 4 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for AS5168-05?
AS5168-05 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4730-00-142-1831. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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