PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

42557Guide,helical Compression Spring

Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson · NSN 4820-01-227-4961 · FSC 4820 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 4820-01-227-4961 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4820-01-227-4961. Primary manufacturer part number: 42557.
Features
  • Guide,helical Compression Spring — FSC 4820
  • General Characteristics Item Description: ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024-T851; ANODIZE; 0.835 IN. DIA; 1.076 IN. LG; USED ON 4820-01-182-9737 IN
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
General Description

The Guide,helical Compression Spring, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-227-4961, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (No Item Name Available) of the Valves group. The primary manufacturer of record is Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4820-01-227-4961
Primary Part Number42557
Item NameGuide,helical Compression Spring
FSC / FSG4820 / 48 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionALUMINUM ALLOY 2024-T851; ANODIZE; 0.835 IN. DIA; 1.076 IN. LG; USED ON 4820-01-182-9737 IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
4920-00-838-6315 INTERCHANGEABLE
Matrix Module Assy
5340-00-975-713242557 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,helical Compression Spr
Woodward Hrt Inc
5950-01-256-022111568074 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42557 PRIMARY Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson (USA)
Related Parts
4920-00-838-6315INTERCHANGEABLE
MATRIX MODULE ASSY
5340-00-975-7132INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,HELICAL COMPRESSION SPR
42557
5950-01-256-0221INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
11568074

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4820-01-227-4961?

NSN 4820-01-227-4961 is a Guide,helical Compression Spring, manufactured by Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson, classified under FSC 4820 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4820-01-227-4961?

NSN 4820-01-227-4961 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 42557 (Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson).

What NSN replaces 4820-01-227-4961?

There are 3 known substitutes for 4820-01-227-4961: 4920-00-838-6315, 5340-00-975-7132, 5950-01-256-0221. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42557?

Key specifications for 42557: End Item Identification: B-1B; General Characteristics Item Description: ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024-T851; ANODIZE; 0.835 IN. DIA; 1.076 IN. LG; USED ON 4820-01-182-9737 IN. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com