What is Federal Supply Class 2815?

FSC 2815 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 2815) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Diesel Engines and Components.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 2815?

NSC 2815 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 2815 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Diesel Engines and Components.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 2815 in?

FSC 2815 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 28 which contains Engines, Turbines, and Components.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 2815 in?

NSC 2815is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 28 which contains Engines, Turbines, and Components.

What is a Diesel Engine?

A Diesel Engine (ENGINE,DIESEL) is 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.

What is a Dirt And Liquid Deflector?

A Dirt And Liquid Deflector (DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND LIQUID) is an item so shaped as to deflect one or more of the following: dust, dirt, grease, oil, or liquid into a desired direction or away from a particular area. Can be attached to a stationary or with a revolving part.May or may notbe a mechanical device.

What is a Piston Ring?

A Piston Ring (RING,PISTON) is a circular, single or multipiece item, metallic or nonmetallic in composition, designed to be fitted in a circumferential groove in a piston and to spring outward against the cylinder wall to function as a seal or wiper. It is supplied in various cross-sectional shapes and is cut through at one point to allow for installation in the piston ring groove. It may include an expander. Excludes PACKING, PREFORMED; RETAINER, OIL SEAL; RETAINER, PACKING; RING, RETAINING; RING WIPER; and SEAL RING, METAL.

What is a Valve Spring Retainer Lock?

A Valve Spring Retainer Lock (LOCK,VALVE SPRING RETAINER) is a metal item designed for the purpose of securing an engine or compressor valve and positioning the valve spring or valve spring retainer. Excludes cotter pins, straight pins, keys and washers.

What is an Engine Poppet Valve?

An Engine Poppet Valve (VALVE,POPPET,ENGINE) is a mushroom or tulip-shaped item having a circular head with a conical face and an extended stem used to regulate the flow of incoming fuel-air mixture or air into the combustion chamber or exhaust gases from the combustion chamber of a reciprocating internal combustion engine.

What is a Piston Ring Set?

A Piston Ring Set (RING SET,PISTON) is two or more complete RING, PISTON grouped for a single piston or for all pistons of an internal combustion engine, air compressor, or the like.

What is a Piston Pin?

A Piston Pin (PIN,PISTON) is a cylindrically-shaped metal item, usually tubular, designed to form a pivoting connection between the piston and connecting rod of an internal combustion engine, compressor and like items. May include oil sealing or pin retaining plugs. Excludes BUSHING, SLEEVE; PIN, GROOVED, HEADLESS; PIN, STRAIGHT, HEADLESS; and PIN, HOLLOW.

What is a Cylinder Sleeve?

A Cylinder Sleeve is a tubular metal item designed primarily as a replaceable wear surface within the cylinder bore of a piston type internal combustion engine, compressor, or reciprocating pump.

What is an Engine Poppet Valve Push Rod?

An Engine Poppet Valve Push Rod (PUSH ROD,ENGINE POPPET VALVE) is a tubular or solid item specifically designed to transmit intermittent motion from the engine poppet valve tappet to the engine poppet valve rocker arm.

What is an Engine Poppet Valve Tappet?

An Engine Poppet Valve Tappet (TAPPET,ENGINE POPPET VALVE) is a cylindrically shaped metal item designed to transmit intermittent motion from the cam lobe on a shaft or cam ring, to the engine poppet valve. It may be mechanically or hydraulically operating, and may include adjusting devices.

What is a Valve Stem Guide?

A Valve Stem Guide (GUIDE,VALVE STEM) is a replaceable cylindrical item designed to provide wear surface and maintain alignment of a reciprocating valve stem and the like, it may have a flange(s) and/or grooves.

An Oil Pan is a metal item designed to be attached to the lower portion of an internal combustion engine, compressor, hydraulic transmission, and the like. It serves as a reservoir for lubrication oil and may include baffle(s), oil cooler connectors, or the like. For items furnished with gasket(s), hardware, drain plugs, and the like, see PARTS KIT, OIL PAN.

What is a Flywheel Housing?

A Flywheel Housing (HOUSING,FLYWHEEL) is an item designed to enclose the flywheel and related parts, clutch, plates, ring gear and the like on the end of the cylinder block. May be fabricated from a single casting or compound of two separate castings and may include mounting facilities.

What is an Engine Valve Seat Insert?

An Engine Valve Seat Insert (INSERT,ENGINE VALVE SEAT) is a metal ring designed to provide a seating surface for a VALVE, POPPET, ENGINE It is made of special high-grade alloy metal that can withstand high operating temperatures. For fulid valves, see SEAT, VALVE.

What is an Engine Camshaft?

An Engine Camshaft (CAMSHAFT,ENGINE) is a shaft with eccentric lobe(s) specifically designed to raise at a predetermined time, the engine poppet valve(s) from the valve seat(s) of an internal combustion engine. It may include facilities for operating accessories, such as fuel pumps, ignition distributors, oil pumps, and the like. Excludes SHAFT (as modified).

What is a Piston Connecting Rod?

A Piston Connecting Rod (CONNECTING ROD,PISTON) is a device used for connecting a piston to a crankshaft or to a master connecting rod of an internal combustion engine, steam reciprocating engine, reciprocating air compressor, or the like. The rod may be connected directly to the piston, or it may transmit the motion through a crosshead.

What is an Engine Crankshaft?

An Engine Crankshaft (CRANKSHAFT,ENGINE) is a rotating member of an internal combustion engine, designed to transmit the linear thrust of a piston(s) and connecting rod assembly(ies) into axial motion.

What is a Diesel Engine Cylinder Head?

A Diesel Engine Cylinder Head (CYLINDER HEAD,DIESEL ENGINE) is an item designed to inclose the cylinder bore(s) of an engine block to form a combustion chamber(s). It may have liquid cooling passage(s) and/or air cooling fin(s) and may include valve(s), valve guide(s), rocker arm(s), injector tube(s), and the like. It is a component part of an ENGINE, DIESEL. See also CYLINDER HEAD, GASOLINE ENGINE.

What is an Engine Poppet Valve Rocker Arm?

An Engine Poppet Valve Rocker Arm (ROCKER ARM,ENGINE POPPET VALVE) is a metal item designed to pivot on a shaft, ball stud, or the like, and transmit the intermittent motion derived through linkage, from the cam lobe of a camshaft or cam ring to the poppet valve of an internal combustion engine. It may have an adjusting screw, roller, and/or bearing(s).

What is an Exhaust Manifold?

An Exhaust Manifold (MANIFOLD,EXHAUST) is a preformed metallic item with two or more inlet ports and passages, and a common outlet designed to collect and direct exhaust gases from the cylinders of an internal combustion engine.

Diesel Engines and Components - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 2815

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 2815

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 28 Engines, Turbines, and Components

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 28 Engines, Turbines, and Components

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

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NSN Format for Diesel Engines and Components
Codified by Canada

28	15	21	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 2815 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 28, which is dedicated to Engines, Turbines, and Components. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 2815 focuses on Diesel Engines and Components.

Diesel engines are internal combustion engines that use the heat of compression to ignite the fuel. They are commonly used in various applications, including vehicles, generators, and industrial machinery. Diesel engines are known for their efficiency, durability, and ability to generate high torque.

NATO Supply Class 2815 includes a wide range of components related to diesel engines. Some examples of components that fall under this classification are:

1. Engine blocks: The main structure of the engine that houses the cylinders, pistons, and other internal components.
2. Cylinder heads: The top part of the engine block that contains the combustion chambers and valves.
3. Pistons: The moving components within the cylinders that transfer the force of combustion to the crankshaft.
4. Crankshafts: The rotating shaft that converts the reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational motion.
5. Camshafts: The shaft responsible for opening and closing the engine's valves at the appropriate times.
6. Fuel injection systems: The components that deliver fuel into the combustion chambers at the right pressure and timing.
7. Turbochargers: Devices that increase the engine's power output by compressing the incoming air.
8. Exhaust systems: Components that guide and control the flow of exhaust gases out of the engine.

These are just a few examples of the components included in NATO Supply Class 2815. The classification encompasses a wide range of parts and accessories necessary for the operation and maintenance of diesel engines.

By organizing diesel engines and components into specific supply classes, NATO aims to facilitate procurement, logistics, and standardization efforts among member nations. This classification system helps ensure compatibility and interoperability of equipment and spare parts across NATO forces.

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