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5N538 — CORE,ELECTRICAL

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CATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE · MOTOR
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

5N538: CORE,ELECTRICAL.

The CORE,ELECTRICAL is a CATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE industrial component. This part is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 6115-01-208-1688, indicating validated use in U.S.

government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
5N538
NSN: 6115-01-208-1688
FSC: 6115 — Generators and Generator Sets, Electrical
CAGE: 11083 — CATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number5N538
ManufacturerCATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE
NSN6115-01-208-1688
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
ELECTRIC MOTOR — FRAME SIZE = MOUNTING PATTERN SHAFT J-BOX MOUNTING FEET — FRAME — — · — RPM — · — PN: 5N538 · CATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING NEMA frame size determines mounting bolt pattern — not interchangeable. 56C ≠ 143T bolt pattern. C-face vs foot-mount vs flange — different mounting, same HP doesn't mean drop-in ✓ BROKER TIP TEFC = outdoor/washdown OK. ODP = dry indoor only. TENV = no external fan, explosion-proof areas. 1750 RPM = 4-pole (most common), 3450 RPM = 2-pole, 1150 RPM = 6-pole PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 6115 — Generators and Generator Sets, Electrical
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
6115-00-000-0100 6115-00-001-4612 6115-00-001-8553 6115-00-001-8853 6115-00-004-1782 6115-00-004-2766 6115-00-004-3786 6115-00-004-3787
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
40592802Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
5N0538Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 5N538?
5N538 is a CORE,ELECTRICAL manufactured by CATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE.
What parts can replace 5N538?
There are 2 known substitutes for 5N538: 40592802, 5N0538. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 5N538?
5N538 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 6115-01-208-1688. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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