Part Number
Spring Tension Washer · Military specification (M-prefix) · NSN 5310-01-426-7543
| Part number | M12133/3-266 |
|---|---|
| Specification family | Military specification (M-prefix) |
| Item name | Spring Tension Washer |
| Alternate references | MIL-W-12133/3 |
| Unit of issue | EA |
| Cross-referenced NSN | 5310-01-426-7543 |
| Federal Supply Class (FSC) | 5310 — Nuts and Washers |
| Unit price (USD) | $0.43 |
| 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 spring tension washer. Confirm controlling dimensions against your drawing or standard sheet before ordering.
| Hardness Rating | 350.0 Vickers Or Firth Diamond Pyramid Minimum And 380.0 Vickers Or Firth Diamond Pyramid Maximum |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper Alloy 172 Overall |
| Outside Diameter | 0.500 Inches Minimum And 0.505 Inches Maximum |
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. M12133/3-266 is a military-specification slash-sheet number: it points to slash sheet 3 of MIL spec 12133, and the remaining characters (266) encode the size, material, and finish options that sheet defines. Ordering by this number pins down the exact variant of the spring tension washer.
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 $0.43, this item sits well below the class median of $8.76 — commodity hardware usually bought in volume.
Who orders M12133/3-266. Aircraft owners and MRO shops replacing standard hardware, machine shops and OEMs filling a bill of materials, and government contractors sourcing against NSN 5310-01-426-7543. 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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