The Stem,fluid Valve, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-342-1848, 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 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4820-01-342-1848 |
| Primary Part Number | 16704-1VM |
| Item Name | Stem,fluid Valve |
| FSC / FSG | 4820 / 48 — Valves, Nonpowered |
| Manufacturer | Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Valve Type for Which Designed | STOP-CHECK |
| Valve Size for Which Designed | 2.500 INCHES IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 304L |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MAGNETIC PERMEABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.0 AFTER FABRICATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 16704-1VM | Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 16704-1 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Tate Andale, Llc |
NSN 4820-01-342-1848 is a Stem,fluid Valve, manufactured by Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg, classified under FSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered. Status: active.
NSN 4820-01-342-1848 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 16704-1VM (Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2530-01-685-2459. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 16704-1VM: Valve Type for Which Designed: STOP-CHECK; Valve Size for Which Designed: 2.500 INCHES IN; Material: STEEL COMP 304L; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: MAGNETIC PERMEABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.0 AFTER FABRICATION. 4 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.
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.