Part Number
Hexagon Plain Nut · OEM / vendor part number · NSN 5310-00-079-1967
| Part number | SAE AS5178J04 |
|---|---|
| Specification family | OEM / vendor part number |
| Item name | Hexagon Plain Nut |
| Alternate references | AN924-4J; AN924-4C; AS5178-J04; AN924J4; AS5178J04 |
| Unit of issue | EA |
| Cross-referenced NSN | 5310-00-079-1967 |
| Federal Supply Class (FSC) | 5310 — Nuts and Washers |
| Unit price (USD) | $4.38 |
| Country of origin | Türkiye (Turkey) |
| Lead time | Within 90 days of order |
| Minimum order | May apply — confirm on quote |
| Documentation | Source documentation provided on all orders |
Characteristics decoded from the federal cataloging record for this hexagon plain nut. Confirm controlling dimensions against your drawing or standard sheet before ordering.
| Material | Steel Comp 304 Overall |
|---|---|
| Surface Treatment | Passivate Overall |
| Thread Class | 3B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 20 |
Internally threaded fasteners (hex nuts, lock nuts, castle nuts, wing nuts, self-locking nuts) and washers (flat, lock, spring, and special washers) used to distribute load and secure threaded assemblies.
Reading the part number. SAE AS5178J04 is a vendor part number for this hexagon plain nut. If your documentation lists a different reference for the same item, include it on the quote and we will confirm the cross-reference.
Price in context. Across the 1,144 items we currently stock in FSC 5310 (Nuts and Washers), published unit prices run from $0.12 to $68,673.00. At $4.38, this item sits well below the class median of $8.76 — commodity hardware usually bought in volume.
Stock activity. This item has appeared once in our supplier stock feed, most recently listed 2026-07-13, with a lot quantity of 1,023 units. Listing activity is a practical signal of ongoing availability; confirm current stock and firm pricing on your quote.
Who orders SAE AS5178J04. Aircraft owners and MRO shops replacing standard hardware, machine shops and OEMs filling a bill of materials, and government contractors sourcing against NSN 5310-00-079-1967. You can order by part number or by stock number — it is the same item, the same published price, and the same quote form.
Applicable standards. ASME B18.2.2 / B18.16, B18.21 / B18.22, NASM/MS series; steel, stainless, and self-locking (nylon-insert and all-metal) designs.
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Country of origin: Türkiye (Turkey). Turkey is a NATO ally and a normal-trade-relations partner of the United States, and Turkish-origin end items are eligible for a wide range of U.S. federal and DLA procurements.
TAA note: Turkey is not a Trade Agreements Act (TAA) designated country, so these items are generally not eligible for TAA-covered solicitations. They are offerable under the Buy American Act and many non-TAA DLA buys. Buyers are responsible for confirming the origin requirements of their specific solicitation.
Full country-of-origin and source documentation is provided with every order. Fulfillment within 90 days of order. Minimum order may apply.
Items are supplied as stock mil-spec / commercial hardware with source documentation and country-of-origin paperwork on every order. Parts are not supplied with an FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness tag unless expressly stated on the quote. Buyers installing hardware on certificated aircraft are responsible for acceptance under their own maintenance program, repair station procedures, or owner/operator authority.
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