The Knob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5355-01-531-7246, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5355 (Knobs and Pointers) 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5355-01-531-7246 |
| Primary Part Number | 4W-5972 |
| Item Name | Knob |
| FSC / FSG | 5355 / 53 — Knobs and Pointers |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4W-5972 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0116-1201-07 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| 0116-1201 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5355-01-531-7246 is a Knob, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 5355, Knobs and Pointers. Status: active.
NSN 5355-01-531-7246 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4W-5972 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5920-01-533-8727. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4W-5972: End Item Identification: END ITEM NSN: 6115-01-296-1463. 0 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.