The Propeller Shaft with Universal J, cataloged under National Stock Number 2520-01-594-3897, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2520 (Vehicular Power Transmission Components) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2520-01-594-3897 |
| Primary Part Number | 238-5297 |
| Item Name | Propeller Shaft with Universal J |
| FSC / FSG | 2520 / 25 — Vehicular Power Transmission Components |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Diameter | 41.7 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Nominal Overall Length | 1215.0 MILLIMETERS MM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 238-5297 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| 238-5297 | Westrac Equipment Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| 238-5297 | William Adams Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| 238-5297 | Hastings Deering (aust) Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 238-5297 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd |
NSN 2520-01-594-3897 is a Propeller Shaft with Universal J, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 2520, Vehicular Power Transmission Components. Status: active.
NSN 2520-01-594-3897 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 238-5297 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), 238-5297 (Westrac Equipment Pty Ltd), 238-5297 (William Adams Pty Ltd), 238-5297 (Hastings Deering (aust) Pty Ltd).
Key specifications for 238-5297: Shaft Diameter: 41.7 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Nominal Overall Length: 1215.0 MILLIMETERS MM; Special Features: MATERIAL:STEEL; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: DRIVE SHAFT, FRONT RH. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.