The Tube,nose Wheel Drag Strut, cataloged under National Stock Number 1620-00-165-8342, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1620 (Aircraft Landing Gear Components) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1620-00-165-8342 |
| Primary Part Number | 88066-1 |
| Item Name | Tube,nose Wheel Drag Strut |
| FSC / FSG | 1620 / 16 — Aircraft Landing Gear Components |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | USED ON U16 AIRCRAFT,STEEL 4130,MIL-S-18729,HEAT TREATED TO 180,000 PSI,ROCKWELL RATED C39 TO C42,DIM. DATA,17.719 IN. LG,1.967 IN. MIN,1.969 IN. MAX W OD,0.134 IN. WALL THK,2 EACH 0.344 IN. DIA IN LINE HOLES THROUGH TUBE CENTERLINE IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 88066-1 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
NSN 1620-00-165-8342 is a Tube,nose Wheel Drag Strut, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 1620, Aircraft Landing Gear Components. Status: active.
NSN 1620-00-165-8342 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 88066-1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-631-1114. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 88066-1: General Characteristics Item Description: USED ON U16 AIRCRAFT,STEEL 4130,MIL-S-18729,HEAT TREATED TO 180,000 PSI,ROCKWELL RATED C39 TO C42,DIM. DATA,17.719 IN. LG,1.967 IN. MIN,1.969 IN. MAX W OD,0.134 IN. WALL THK,2 EACH 0.344 IN. DIA IN LINE HOLES THROUGH TUBE CENTERLINE IN. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1620-00-165-8342 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.