Decoded from the published numbering scheme; not a claim that this exact dash number is a stocked SKU, and not a certified design authority. Always verify against the controlling drawing, spec, and your stress group.
Dimensions
Dimensions as printed, inches
D
Sleeve shank diameter
.173+.003 -.001
A
Head diameter, to theoretical projection
.286±.004 ①
B
Head depth (drawn derived from A, D and the printed angle)
.047(ref).
Z
Stem length above the head, as supplied
.94(ref)
Hole Limits
Drilled hole
.176-.180
Grip limits
Dash 5-03
.126-.187
All dimensions (11)Fewer dimensions
BK
Min blind clearance for satisfactory installation
.395min
C (Aluminum)
Head edge height (land), by sleeve material
.002-.012
C (Monel)
Head edge height (land), by sleeve material
.005-.015
L
Head top to end of sleeve
.309+.000 -.030
K
Head top to blind end of stem
.53max
As printed on CA-1011 p.13 ↗. Letters match the drawing.
Also printed in CA-1011 for this part
Single shear
1865 lbs (sheet thickness 2X.187) (CA-1011 p.7)
Tensile
860 lbs (CA-1011 p.7)
Installed weight
2.37 lb per 1000 pieces (ref.) (CA-1011 p.8)
Drill size
#16 (hole .176-.180) (CA-1011 p.16)
Countersink C
.283-.289 (MS20426 100° Head column) (CA-1011 p.17)
Installed flushness
A max .010”, B max .020”. Locking element flush with the top of the rivet head within ±.005. (CA-1011 p.18)
Drawn to scale from the printed values in Cherry CA-1011 p.13 (100° flush head / oversize diameter), Rev. A, Date: June 25, 2012, DCR 07-0143. Letters are the catalog's. Manufacturer nominal: printed values, the mean where only two limits are printed. L is drawn at its printed (max) value, K at its max. No C column for this sleeve material: head drawn to the theoretical A. Head cone held at the printed 100° (100°±1°). Stem details and locking parts are not dimensioned in CA-1011 and are not drawn.
Model: CA-1011 p.13
Envelope model, not manufacturer CAD.Model details›
CR3852-5-03, manufacturer nominal. Simplified envelope model from Cherry CA-1011 p.13 printed dimensions. Manufacturer nominal: printed values, the mean where only two limits are printed. Flush heads hold the printed head angle; the head depth is derived. Not manufacturer CAD. Verify against the current catalog before use. Separate solids for the sleeve and the stem envelope. Axis +Z, head up, z = 0 at the face the head bears on. STEP (AP214) is in inches; STL has no units and is written in millimetres.
“The CherryMAX® Rivet is inserted into the prepared hole. The pulling head (installation tool) is slipped over the rivet’s stem. Applying a firm, steady pressure, which seats the rivet head, the installation tool is then actuated.”
A patent drawing shows the patented design, which can differ in detail from today's catalog part. Each image says why it is tied to this family.
Side view of the blind rivet assembly.US 4,012,984, Blind rivet assembly with locking collar on rivet stem (Textron), Fig. 1 ↗ · US patent drawingWhy this family: Cherry's CherryMAX data sheet is headed "CHERRYMAX RIVET U.S. PATENT NO. 4012984". Textron Inc. assignee, inventor Josip Matuschek, 1977.Sectional view of the blind rivet fastened in the work (installation tool shown).US 4,012,984 (Textron), Fig. 2 ↗ · US patent drawingWhy this family: Cherry's CherryMAX data sheet is headed "CHERRYMAX RIVET U.S. PATENT NO. 4012984". Textron Inc. assignee, inventor Josip Matuschek, 1977.Enlarged fragmental sectional view of the interlocking portion of the rivet stem and the rivet head without the use of a separate pressure washer.US 4,012,984 (Textron), Fig. 3 ↗ · US patent drawingWhy this family: Cherry's CherryMAX data sheet is headed "CHERRYMAX RIVET U.S. PATENT NO. 4012984". Textron Inc. assignee, inventor Josip Matuschek, 1977.Sectional view, one half of which shows the rivet assembly inserted in work and the other half of which shows the blind rivet fastened in work.US 4,012,984 (Textron), Fig. 4 ↗ · US patent drawingWhy this family: Cherry's CherryMAX data sheet is headed "CHERRYMAX RIVET U.S. PATENT NO. 4012984". Textron Inc. assignee, inventor Josip Matuschek, 1977.
CherryMAX: CR3 + rivet type & material combination + head style digit + diameter in 32nds + maximum grip length in 16ths (CA-1011 p.5).
Head and materials from the catalog table for this base part number.
Government reference cross-reference (DLA FLIS)
not listed under this PN
CR3852-5-03 is not listed in FLIS under this exact part number (FLIS data as of 2025-03-18, March 2025 snapshot). FLIS may record it with a material or finish code, or under the standard part number.
Lead-time risk for this family (SpecLok sourcing assessment): Low
Supply signal
not in FLIS by this PN; no SpecLok quotes yet
Supply signalfor this part number
Not listed in FLIS under this exact part number (March 2025 snapshot).
No SpecLok quotes yet.
A signal from records SpecLok holds, not availability, stock or a lead-time promise. FLIS lists who has recorded a part number for the item, not who makes it today. DoD awards carry no NSN or part number, so award activity is for the item name's class.
