The Steering Gear, cataloged under National Stock Number 2530-01-165-8338, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 2530-01-165-8338 |
| Item Name | Steering Gear |
| FSC / FSG | 2530 / 25 — Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Actuation Method | HYDRAULIC |
| Steering Wheel | NOT INCLUDED |
| Power Actuation Design Feature | INCLUDED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 12550010 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caterpillar Paving Products Inc |
| 335567 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Dynapac Mfg Inc |
| 211-1039-001 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 211-1039-002 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 2530-01-165-8338 is a Steering Gear, classified under FSC 2530, Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2530-01-214-4324. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2530-01-165-8338: Actuation Method: HYDRAULIC; Steering Wheel: NOT INCLUDED; End Item Identification: 3895-01-135-3703; Power Actuation Design Feature: INCLUDED. 3 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.