The Ring,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5325-01-270-2897, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5325 (Fastening Devices) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Ring,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5325 — Fastening Devices (FSG 53) |
| Manufacturers | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (CAGE 11083) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5325-01-270-2897 |
| Primary Part Number | 5M9531 |
| Item Name | Ring,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5325 / 53 — Fastening Devices |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5M9531 | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PSC-81 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5325-01-270-2897 is a Ring,retaining, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 5325, Fastening Devices. Status: active.
NSN 5325-01-270-2897 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5M9531 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6625-01-365-5615. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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.