The Stem,fluid Valve, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-246-6446, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered) of the Valves group. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Stem,fluid Valve
FSC / FSG
4820 — Valves, Nonpowered (FSG 48)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
4820-01-246-6446
Item Name
Stem,fluid Valve
FSC / FSG
4820 / 48 — Valves, Nonpowered
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
4820-01-248-726087643-6906 ITEM 9POSSIBLE MATCH
SLEEVE,VALVE OPERATOR
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4820-01-248-727287643-6906 ITEM 2POSSIBLE MATCH
STEM,FLUID VALVE
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4820-01-248-727387643-6906 ITEM 5POSSIBLE MATCH
STEM,FLUID VALVE
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
3040-01-257-151987643-6906 ITEM 15POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
87643-6906
D/9Drawing number reference only
U.S. Government activity
522-4675678 ITEM 1
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
522-4675678
D/9Drawing number reference only
U.S. Government activity
87643-6906 ITEM 1
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
4820-01-248-7260POSSIBLE MATCH
SLEEVE,VALVE OPERATOR
87643-6906 ITEM 9
4820-01-248-7272POSSIBLE MATCH
STEM,FLUID VALVE
87643-6906 ITEM 2
4820-01-248-7273POSSIBLE MATCH
STEM,FLUID VALVE
87643-6906 ITEM 5
3040-01-257-1519POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
87643-6906 ITEM 15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4820-01-246-6446?
NSN 4820-01-246-6446 is a Stem,fluid Valve, classified under FSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 4820-01-246-6446?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-248-7260, 4820-01-248-7272, 4820-01-248-7273. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 4820-01-246-6446 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.