Special Features:

Nthread is safety critical per mil-s-8879 under application category safety critical. Apply one coat of mil-p-23377, type 1, cl 1 or 3 and two top coats of mil-c-46168, color code 33538 per fed-std-595 to top of head

Properties:

An externally threaded fastener whose threaded portion is of one nominal diameter, no 0 (0.060 in./1.5 mm) or larger, designed to be held or driven with either a wrench or an inserted driver or both (excluding internal socket or internal multiple spline types), in sizes below no. 10 (0.190 in./5 mm). No. 10 and larger sizes must have a head designed for any type inserted driver (excluding internal socket or internal multiple spline types), but may also be designed for external wrenching. A locking feature may be incorporated in the design of the head or threads. Excludes bolt, clevis; bolt, externally relieved body; screw, externally relieved body; and screw, assembled washer. See also, screw, instrument; bolt, machine; bolt, internal wrenching; and screw, cap socket head.