Part Number
Definition:
A RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IN WHICH THE POWER NECESSARY TO PRODUCE MOTION OF THE MECHANISM IS OBTAINED BY IGNITING A COMPRESSED FUEL AND AIR MIXTURE WITHIN THE CYLINDER OR CYLINDERS BY EXTREME HEAT RESULTING FROM COMPRESSION. THE ENGINE CONSISTS OF A CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH CYLINDER HEAD(S) AND OIL PAN(S). IT MAY INCLUDE ATTACHMENTS OR ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS STARTER MOTOR, TRANSMISSION FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT, CLUTCH, OIL FILTER, FLYWHEEL, FLYWHEEL HOUSING OR BATTERY CHARGING GENERATOR. A FUEL TANK IS NOT INCLUDED. FOR A COMPLETE OPERATING POWER UNIT MOUNTED ON A BASE, SEE POWER UNIT (1), DIESEL.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 11083 | CATERPILLAR INC. DBA CATERPILLAR DIV |
Federal Supply Class
Title
DIESEL ENGINES AND COMPONENTS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AUTOMOTIVE, INDUSTRIAL, MARINE, LOCOMOTIVE, AND ALL OTHER TYPES OF DIESEL AND SEMI-DIESEL ENGINES.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES ENGINES ACCESSORIES (FSC 2990).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AWXE | CYLINDER ARRANGEMENT | STRAIGHT IN-LINE |
| AXDA | CLOSED SYSTEM HULL COOLING FEATURE | NOT INCLUDED |
| ACXZ | STANDARD BORE DIAMETER | 4.500 INCHES |
| AXDF | MULTIFUEL USAGE FEATURE | NOT PROVIDED |
| ACZV | COOLING MEDIUM | LIQUID |
| AYPC | STARTER | INCLUDED |
| AXCQ | STROKES PER CYCLE | 4 |
| AXDP | STARTING METHOD | ELECTRICAL |
| AAXZ | CYLINDER QUANTITY | 6 |
| AXCZ | DIRECT RAW WATER COOLING FEATURE | NOT INCLUDED |
| AGEB | FORDING FEATURE | NOT INCLUDED |
| AXDD | PISTON ACTION TYPE | SINGLE ACTING |