NSN 5340-00-157-7798 · NIIN 001577798 · Part number A8083
Grimes Aerospace Company · FSC 5340 — Hardware, Commercial · FSG 53 — Hardware and Abrasives · CAGE 72914
Government record, cited
NSN 5340-00-157-7798 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-157-7798. Manufacturer of record part number: A8083.
Also searched as5340-00-157-7798 ·
5340001577798 ·
NIIN 001577798 ·
00-157-7798 ·
FSC 5340 Hardware, Commercial · CAGE 72914 · A8083
Nearby stock numbers← 5340-00-157-7702 Bracket, Angle
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5340-00-157-7800 Clevis, Rod End →
Features
Shock Absorber — FSC 5340
1 manufacturer part number on file
Manufacturer of record: Grimes Aerospace Company
Identification
NSN: 5340-00-157-7798
NIIN: 001577798
FSC: 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
FSG: 53 — Hardware and Abrasives
Primary part number: A8083
Manufacturer: Grimes Aerospace Company
General Description
The Shock Absorber, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-157-7798, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Grimes Aerospace Company. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 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
Shock Absorber
FSC / FSG
5340 — Hardware, Commercial (FSG 53)
Manufacturers
Grimes Aerospace Company (CAGE 72914)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5340-00-157-7798
Primary Part Number
A8083
Item Name
Shock Absorber
FSC / FSG
5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial
Manufacturer
Grimes Aerospace Company
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5950-00-944-44003311117-29POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
Possible match (shared part number)L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East
2920-01-301-9912POSSIBLE MATCH
GENERATOR,ENGINE ACCESSORY
Possible match (shared part number)
5930-01-492-9059J6-610 M201 0.5 BARPOSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,PRESSURE
Possible match (shared part number)United Electric Controls Company
5930-01-492-9060J6-610 M201 0.4 BARPOSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,PRESSURE
Possible match (shared part number)United Electric Controls Company
5930-01-492-9061J6-226 M201 1.5 BARPOSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,PRESSURE
Possible match (shared part number)United Electric Controls Company
5930-01-492-9062J6-226 M201 1.3 BARPOSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,PRESSURE
Possible match (shared part number)United Electric Controls Company
NSN 5340-00-157-7798 is a Shock Absorber, manufactured by Grimes Aerospace Company, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5340-00-157-7798?
NSN 5340-00-157-7798 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A8083 (Grimes Aerospace Company).
What NSN replaces 5340-00-157-7798?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-944-4400, 2920-01-301-9912, 5930-01-492-9059. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 5340-00-157-7798 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.