The Stem,fluid Valve, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-187-5137, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered) of the Valves group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4820-01-187-5137 |
| Primary Part Number | 65N-8880-C18 ITEM 8L1 |
| Item Name | Stem,fluid Valve |
| FSC / FSG | 4820 / 48 — Valves, Nonpowered |
| Manufacturer | Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Valve Type for Which Designed | GATE |
| Largest Outside Diameter | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Material | STEEL COMP 410 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | QUALITY CONTROL IAW NAVSHIPS 0948-045-7010 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL FOR LEVEL 1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | S |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 65N-8880-C18 ITEM 8L1 | Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg (USA) |
| 8880-018 ITEM 8L1 | Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg (USA) |
| 8968-066-063L1 | Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 65N-8880-018 ITEM 8 | 5/1 Secondary reference Velan Valve Corp. |
| 8880-018 ITEM 8 | 5/1 Secondary reference Velan Valve Corp. |
| 8968-066-063 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Velan Valve Corp. |
NSN 4820-01-187-5137 is a Stem,fluid Valve, manufactured by Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg, classified under FSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered. Status: active.
NSN 4820-01-187-5137 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 65N-8880-C18 ITEM 8L1 (Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg), 8880-018 ITEM 8L1 (Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg), 8968-066-063L1 (Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-292-1606. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 65N-8880-C18 ITEM 8L1: Valve Type for Which Designed: GATE; Largest Outside Diameter: 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Criticality Code Justification: ZZZY; Overall Length: 37.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 specifications are 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 4820-01-187-5137 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.