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MS21042

All-metal self-locking reduced-hex nut, steel, rated to 450F.

What it is

A small reduced hexagon, reduced height, all-metal prevailing torque locknut with a ring base, made of alloy steel and rated to 450F. The L version is cadmium plated (QQ-P-416) with dry film lubricant.

Where it's usedLightweight locking nuts for small screws and bolts on airframe and equipment, including flight safety critical uses.
Spec statusNASM21042 (supersedes MS21042).
Part number breakdown
MS21042L3
MS21042
Self-locking reduced hex nut, steel, 450F.
L
Cadmium plated steel version (QQ-P-416).
3
Thread 10-32 UNF (L04 = 4-40; the 02, 06, 08 sizes follow 2-56, 6-32, 8-32).

MS21042 part numbers we've supplied

A sample of what we've quoted and shipped under this spec. If your dash number isn't here, send it anyway. Every order ships with a Certificate of Conformance and lot records.

MS21042L02MS21042L3MS21042L06MS21042L08MS21042L04

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