The Drag Link,steering, cataloged under National Stock Number 2530-00-561-8056, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2530-00-561-8056 |
| Primary Part Number | 5618056 |
| Item Name | Drag Link,steering |
| FSC / FSG | 2530 / 25 — Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components |
| Manufacturer | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Ball Stud Centerline to Threaded End | 2.851 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| Distance From Ball Stud Centerline to Threaded End | 3.438 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Stud End Thread Series Designator | NF FIRST END |
| Stud End Thread Series Designator | NF SECOND END |
| Thread Length | 0.844 INCHES NOMINAL THREADED STUD END SECOND END IN |
| Thread Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL THREADED STUD END FIRST END IN |
| Stud Thread Size | 3/4-16 SECOND END |
| Stud Thread Size | 5/8-18 FIRST END |
| End Connection Type | BALL STUD FIRST END |
| End Connection Type | BALL STUD SECOND END |
| Shape | BENT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Connecting Centers | 42.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Taper Major Diameter | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Taper Major Diameter | 0.877 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND THREADED STUD END FIRST END |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND THREADED STUD END SECOND END |
| Adjustability | NONADJUSTABLE FIRST END |
| Adjustability | NONADJUSTABLE SECOND END |
| Rod End Lock Clamp | NOT INCLUDED |
| Connecting Centers Relative Angular Position | 30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL ALL ENDS |
| Bend Quantity | 2 |
| Taper Length | 1.313 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Taper Length | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| Construction | TUBULAR |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Material | STEEL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5618056 PRIMARY | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA) |
NSN 2530-00-561-8056 is a Drag Link,steering, manufactured by U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm, classified under FSC 2530, Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components. Status: active.
NSN 2530-00-561-8056 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5618056 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm).
Key specifications for 5618056: Body Diameter: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From Ball Stud Centerline to Threaded End: 2.851 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN; Distance From Ball Stud Centerline to Threaded End: 3.438 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN; Stud End Thread Series Designator: NF FIRST END. 27 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.