Part Number
Setscrew · Military specification (MIL series) · NSN 5305-01-179-1259
| Part number | MIL-DTL-18240F |
|---|---|
| Specification family | Military specification (MIL series) |
| Item name | Setscrew |
| Unit of issue | EA |
| Cross-referenced NSN | 5305-01-179-1259 |
| Federal Supply Class (FSC) | 5305 — Screws |
| Unit price (USD) | $4.50 |
| 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 setscrew. Confirm controlling dimensions against your drawing or standard sheet before ordering.
| Fastener Length | 0.541 Inches Minimum And 0.571 Inches Maximum |
|---|---|
| Head Style | Headless (Setscrew) |
| Material | Copper Alloy Point |
| Material | Plastic Locking Feature |
| Material | Steel Fastener |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 0.375 Inches |
| Surface Treatment | Cadmium Fastener And Chromate Fastener |
| Thread Class | 2A |
Externally threaded fasteners designed to be turned to assemble or adjust parts, including machine screws, cap screws, socket-head cap screws, set screws, self-tapping and thread-forming screws. This is the largest single class in the U.S. supply system and covers a vast range of thread sizes, drive types, head styles, and materials.
Reading the part number. MIL-DTL-18240F cites military specification MIL-DTL-18240. A spec citation covers every item made to that document, so the NSN — not the spec number — is what uniquely identifies this setscrew; the cross-referenced stock number below is the exact item.
Price in context. Across the 2,357 items we currently stock in FSC 5305 (Screws), published unit prices run from $0.03 to $14,752.17. At $4.50, this item sits well below the class median of $10.52 — commodity hardware usually bought in volume.
Stock activity. This item has appeared 2 times in our supplier stock feed, most recently listed 2026-08-19, with a lot quantity of 721 units. Listing activity is a practical signal of ongoing availability; confirm current stock and firm pricing on your quote.
Who orders MIL-DTL-18240F. Aircraft owners and MRO shops replacing standard hardware, machine shops and OEMs filling a bill of materials, and government contractors sourcing against NSN 5305-01-179-1259. 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 B18.3 / B18.6.3, MIL-DTL / NASM / MS and AN series, ISO metric threads; common materials include carbon and alloy steel, 300/400-series stainless, and A2/A4 stainless per ISO 3506.
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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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