The MS20470E6-10 is a universal head solid aircraft rivet used in structural sheet metal assembly across general aviation and aerospace applications. It belongs to the MS20470 “universal head” family and corresponds to a 3/16" diameter rivet with a 5/8" length (-10 dash number).

This rivet is made from high-strength aerospace aluminum alloy (commonly 7050-T73 or equivalent depending on manufacturer) and is heat-treated to provide good shear strength and fatigue resistance. It is designed for bucked installation, meaning it must be driven and formed using a rivet gun and bucking bar with access to both sides of the structure.

Compared to the MS20470E6-12, this -10 length version is shorter and typically used where total material stack-up is lower, helping avoid excessive shop head deformation or “smiling” of the sheet.

Key features include:

MS20470 universal head solid aircraft rivet
Size: 3/16" diameter × 5/8" length (-10 dash number)
Approx. ~400–420 rivets per 1 lb package
Aerospace aluminum alloy (typically 7050-T73 or equivalent)
Heat-treated for improved shear and fatigue performance
Designed for bucked installation (access required on both sides)
Universal head for general structural aircraft applications
Used in fuselage skins, ribs, frames, and light structural joints
Corrosion-resistant surface treatment (chromate / MIL-C-5541 depending on supplier)
Meets MIL-SPEC / NAS / FAA-approved manufacturing standards
Common in certified and experimental aircraft construction and repair
Correct length selection critical to avoid under/over-driven shop heads