The Drag Link,steering, cataloged under National Stock Number 2530-01-217-8227, 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 Trw Inc Trw Intl Trade Government Sales Dept. Government technical data includes 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 2530-01-217-8227 |
| Primary Part Number | DS1018 |
| Item Name | Drag Link,steering |
| FSC / FSG | 2530 / 25 — Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components |
| Manufacturer | Trw Inc Trw Intl Trade Government Sales Dept |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| End Connection Type | BALL STUD ALL ENDS |
| Shape | BENT |
| Rod End Lock Clamp | NOT INCLUDED |
| Bend Quantity | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| DS1018 | Trw Inc Trw Intl Trade Government Sales Dept (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| F6TZ3304-A | 5/9 Secondary reference Ford Motor Co Ford Parts and Service Div Government Part Sales |
| E2TZ3304-A | 5/9 Secondary reference Ford Motor Co Ford Parts and Service Div Government Part Sales |
| E2TZ3304-A | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| F6TZ3304-A | 5/9 Secondary reference Ford Motor Company |
| E2TZ3304-A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Ford Motor Company |
NSN 2530-01-217-8227 is a Drag Link,steering, manufactured by Trw Inc Trw Intl Trade Government Sales Dept, classified under FSC 2530, Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components. Status: active.
NSN 2530-01-217-8227 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: DS1018 (Trw Inc Trw Intl Trade Government Sales Dept).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5980-01-446-0208. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for DS1018: End Connection Type: BALL STUD ALL ENDS; Shape: BENT; Rod End Lock Clamp: NOT INCLUDED; Bend Quantity: 1. 4 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.