The Ball Plunger, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-00-230-4487, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-00-230-4487 |
| Primary Part Number | 10163816-3 |
| Item Name | Ball Plunger |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | CORROSION RESISTANT STEEL BODY,STAINLESS STEEL INTERNAL SPRING,0.901 IN. O/A LG IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10163816-3 | Wego Precision Machine, Inc. (USA) |
| NM60N-004 | Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc. Dba Vlier Div Vlier (USA) |
| 10163816-3 | Radiall (FRA) |
| 10163816-3 PRIMARY | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NM60N004-03 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc. Dba Vlier Div Vlier |
| 10163816-3 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5342-00-230-4487 is a Ball Plunger, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
NSN 5342-00-230-4487 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 10163816-3 (Wego Precision Machine, Inc.), NM60N-004 (Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc. Dba Vlier Div Vlier), 10163816-3 (Radiall), 10163816-3 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
Key specifications for 10163816-3: General Characteristics Item Description: CORROSION RESISTANT STEEL BODY,STAINLESS STEEL INTERNAL SPRING,0.901 IN. O/A LG IN. 1 specification is 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.