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550-055Packing Nut

Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc · NSN 4730-01-172-4173 · FSC 4730 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4730-01-172-4173 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4730-01-172-4173. Primary manufacturer part number: 550-055.
Features
  • Packing Nut — FSC 4730
  • 5 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc
Applications
  • Structural fastening and assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Panel and housing attachment
General Description

The Packing Nut, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-01-172-4173, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (No Item Name Available) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. The primary manufacturer of record is Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc. This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Catalog Facts
Item NamePacking Nut
FSC / FSG4730 — No Item Name Available (FSG 47)
ManufacturersKirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc (CAGE 58366); Ministry of Defence, De&s Underwater and Electronic Warfare Pt (uew Ipt) (CAGE K1806); Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil Div Aerospace -Yeovil (CAGE U1605); Naval Sea Systems Command (CAGE 53711)
Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4730-01-172-4173
Primary Part Number550-055
Item NamePacking Nut
FSC / FSG4730 / 47 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc
StatusACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
3110-00-155-6723059094 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
New Holland Construction
5360-00-468-574550019BPCBM27 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Ward Leonard Ct Llc
5330-00-987-2585 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
18-33 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc (USA)
DP5847 Ministry of Defence, De&s Underwater and Electronic Warfare Pt (uew Ipt) (GBR)
550-055 PRIMARY Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc (USA)
9142Y136 Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil Div Aerospace -Yeovil (GBR)
592-6318286 Naval Sea Systems Command (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-155-6723INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
059094
5360-00-468-5745INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
50019BPCBM27
5330-00-987-2585INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4730-01-172-4173?

NSN 4730-01-172-4173 is a Packing Nut, manufactured by Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc, classified under FSC 4730 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4730-01-172-4173?

NSN 4730-01-172-4173 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 18-33 (Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc), DP5847 (Ministry of Defence, De&s Underwater and Electronic Warfare Pt (uew Ipt)), 550-055 (Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc), 9142Y136 (Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil Div Aerospace -Yeovil), 592-6318286 (Naval Sea Systems Command).

What NSN replaces 4730-01-172-4173?

There are 3 known substitutes for 4730-01-172-4173: 3110-00-155-6723, 5360-00-468-5745, 5330-00-987-2585. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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