The Engine,diesel, cataloged under National Stock Number 2815-01-541-2397, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2815 (Diesel Engines and Components) of the Engines, Turbines, and Components group. The manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 10 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2815-01-541-2397 |
| Primary Part Number | 257-8376 |
| Item Name | Engine,diesel |
| FSC / FSG | 2815 / 28 — Diesel Engines and Components |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Strokes Per Cycle | 4 |
| Voltage in Volts | 24.0 |
| Crankshaft Rotation Direction | COUNTERCLOCKWISE |
| Piston Action Type | SINGLE ACTING |
| Starting Method | ELECTRICAL |
| Accessory Components and Quantity | FLYWHEEL 1; FUEL FILTER 1; COOLANT PUMP 1; MANIFOLD 1; ALTERNATOR 1 |
| Cylinder Quantity | 4 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | STRAIGHT IN-LINE |
| Standard Bore Diameter | 4.130 INCHES IN |
| Stroke Length | 5.000 INCHES IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 257-8376 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
NSN 2815-01-541-2397 is a Engine,diesel, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 2815, Diesel Engines and Components. Status: active.
NSN 2815-01-541-2397 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 257-8376 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).
Key specifications for 257-8376: Strokes Per Cycle: 4; Voltage in Volts: 24.0; Crankshaft Rotation Direction: COUNTERCLOCKWISE; Piston Action Type: SINGLE ACTING. 10 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.
NSN 2815-01-541-2397 has DEMIL Code C. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.