National Stock Number (NSN) 5310-00-281-8320, or NIIN 002818320, (washer,flat) was assigned January 1, 1961 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 1 stock number, 2520008420847.
There are 10 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 5 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 10 suppliers. Today, 7 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 6 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Nov 29, 2011. There have been 3 contracts issued for this part number, with 3 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPM5A912M0692, SPM5A810M2456, SPM5A810M0899. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 169.59.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 3 different weapons systems.
There has been very little demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 13, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The annual buy value of this part falls below the screening threshold of $10,000 but it has been screened for known source(s). (NOTE: This code shall not be used when screening parts entering the inventory. It shall not be assigned in preference to or supersede any other AMSC.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 13393. [A WASHER HAVING A CENTRALLY LOCATED HOLE WITH A SOLID OR LAMINATED CROSS-SECTION AND TWO FLAT PARALLEL BEARING SURFACES. THE HOLE MUST BE 75 PERCENT OR LESS THAN THE LARGEST DIMENSION AND THE BEARING SURFACE FINISH IS GREATER THAN 32 MICROINCH (0.8 MICROMETER). THE THICKNESS CANNOT EXCEED 25 PERCENT OF THE LARGEST OUTSIDE DIMENSION. WHEN THE LARGEST OUTSIDE DIMENSION IS LESS THAN 1/4 INCH OR 6MM, THE THICKNESS MUST BE 0.006 INCHES (0.15MM) OR GREATER AND FOR ITEMS 1/4 INCH (6MM) OR LARGER, THE THICKNESS MUST BE 0.016 INCHES (0.4MM) OR GREATER. THE MAXIMUM TOLERANCE IS APPLIED TO DIMENSIONS AND USED AS A DETERMINING FACTOR. ITEMS WITH SEPARABLE LAMINATION USE SHIM. FOR ITEMS FABRICATED FROM CERAMIC OR ELECTRICALLY RATED MATERIALS BY SPECIFICATION OR INDUSTRY STANDARDS USE INSULATOR (1), WASHER. EXCLUDES:DISK, VALVE, GRAPHITE IMPREGNATED AND LUBRICATED ITEMS.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 5310002818320 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 7415210000: copper washers including spring washers not threaded. The Schedule B End Use is listed as finished metal shapes. NAICS classification category 332722: bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.