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5N6478 — VALVE,FLOW CONTROL

✓ Government record, cited
— · GATE VALVE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

5N6478: VALVE,FLOW CONTROL.

The VALVE,FLOW CONTROL is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include special_features: USED ON AIR STARTING AND PRE-LUBE MOTOR GROUP, end_item_identification: CATERPILLAR INC DIESEL ENGINE MODEL NO. D399.

This part is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4820-01-377-7454, 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
5N6478
NSN: 4820-01-377-7454
FSC: 4820 — Valves, Nonpowered
CAGE: 11083 — CATERPILLAR INC DIV CATERPILLAR DEFENSE (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
special_featuresUSED ON AIR STARTING AND PRE-LUBE MOTOR GROUP
end_item_identificationCATERPILLAR INC DIESEL ENGINE MODEL NO. D399
NSN4820-01-377-7454
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
GATE VALVE — FULL OPEN OR FULL CLOSE ONLY Rising STEM BONNET FLOW → → FLOW SEATS — — SIZE: — · — · — PN: 5N6478 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Gate valves = FULL OPEN or FULL CLOSE only — never throttle. Partial opening causes seat erosion and vibration. ✓ BROKER TIP Rising stem shows valve position visually — easier maintenance. Non-rising stem saves headroom. PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIAL FEATURESUSED ON AIR STARTING AND PRE-LUBE MOTOR GROUP
END ITEM IDENTIFICATIONCATERPILLAR INC DIESEL ENGINE MODEL NO. D399
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 4820 — Valves, Nonpowered
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
4820-00-000-0097 4820-00-001-0010 4820-00-001-0020 4820-00-001-0021 4820-00-001-0032 4820-00-001-0037 4820-00-001-0042 4820-00-001-1230
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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What is 5N6478?
5N6478 is a VALVE,FLOW CONTROL.
What is the NSN for 5N6478?
5N6478 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 4820-01-377-7454. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.