The Shim, cataloged under National Stock Number 5365-01-596-3881, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5365 (Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5365-01-596-3881 |
| Primary Part Number | 14538N18A |
| Item Name | Shim |
| FSC / FSG | 5365 / 53 — Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supplementary Features | USED ON A PUMP TO SET THE LOCATION OF AN IMPRELLER |
| Material | NICKEL ALLOY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PL-16034N18 ITEM 257E | Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd (USA) |
| 14538N18A PRIMARY | Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 240D257GX1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd |
| 240D257GX1 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 14538N18 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 14538N18 | 5/9 Secondary reference Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd |
NSN 5365-01-596-3881 is a Shim, manufactured by Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd, classified under FSC 5365, Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers. Status: active.
NSN 5365-01-596-3881 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: PL-16034N18 ITEM 257E (Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd), 14538N18A (Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd).
Key specifications for 14538N18A: Supplementary Features: USED ON A PUMP TO SET THE LOCATION OF AN IMPRELLER; Special Features: MATERIAL: NICKEL COPPER ALLOY; End Item Identification: AUX SEA WATER PUMP; Material: NICKEL ALLOY. 2 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.