The Diesel Fuel, cataloged under National Stock Number 9140-01-079-5805, is classified within Federal Supply Class 9140 (Fuel Oils) of the Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 9140-01-079-5805 |
| Item Name | Diesel Fuel |
| FSC / FSG | 9140 / 91 — Fuel Oils |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supply Classification | BULK |
| Maximum Sulphur Content Percentage by Weight | 1.0 |
| Nato Code Number | F76 |
| Minimum Cetane Classification Number | 45 |
| Maximum Pour Point | -17.8 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Maximum Ash Content Percentage by Weight | 0.005 |
| Minimum Flash Point and Test Method | 60.0 CELSIUS PENSKY-MARTENS CLOSED CUP DEGC |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-F-16884 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Viscosity at Rated Temp | 1.80 MINIMUM 100 DEG FAHRENHEIT OR 4.50 MAXIMUM 100 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Maximum Carbon Residue Content Percentage by Weight and Test Method | 0.2 RAMSBOTTOM |
| Fuel Grade Classification | DIESEL, MARINE |
| Maximum Cloud Point Temp | -12.2 DEG CELSIUS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-F-16884 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-F-16884BULK | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| DFW | 5/1 Secondary reference Dla Energy Dba Dla Energy |
NSN 9140-01-079-5805 is a Diesel Fuel, classified under FSC 9140, Fuel Oils. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 9140-01-429-5938, 9130-01-494-2205. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 9140-01-079-5805: Supply Classification: BULK; Maximum Sulphur Content Percentage by Weight: 1.0; Nato Code Number: F76; Minimum Cetane Classification Number: 45. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.