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Cummins/Onan KTA38 Engine Engine

The Cummins/Onan KTA38 is a 38 L 12-cylinder turbocharged and after cooled engine. It powers generator sets from AKSA and Cummins/Onan, including the AC1026-38, C1000D5B, C1000D6B and C1100 D5B.

Also known as: CUMMINS KTA38

Part of the Cummins/Onan KTA38 engine family — 14 variants share parts & fitment.

38.0 L
Displacement
12
Cylinders

Engine specifications

Displacement38.0 L
Cylinders12
Aspirationturbocharged and after cooled

Generator sets powered by this engine

5

Shared across brands: AKSA, Cummins/Onan

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter2500 hr find
Fuel filter1800 hr find
Oil filterF148-90002500 hr buy
Belt2500 hr find
Coolant3600 hr
Oil5.2 L3600 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Cummins/Onan KTA38 family

39
Part #DescriptionCategory
UC224CAlternator Modelalternator
UC274FAlternator Modelalternator
FF202Fuel, Spin-Onfuel_filter
FS1216Fuel/Water Sep Spin-Onfuel_filter
M-4352580Upper Gasket Setgasket
3822575Injector and valve adjustment kitinjector
3096680Piston STC 13.8:1 Ratioother_service
3096681Piston KT Series 15.5:1 Ratioother_service
3096682Piston KTA Series 14.5:1 Ratioother_service
3096683Piston 13.5:1 Ratioother_service
3096684Piston KTA 15.7:1 Ratioother_service
3096685Piston STC 13.9:1 Ratioother_service
3628731Piston STC Kitother_service
3630913Piston KTA-50-G7other_service
3631241Piston Kit STC 13.9:1 Ratioother_service
3631242Piston Kit 13.5:1 Ratioother_service
3631243Piston Kit KTA 15.7:1 Ratioother_service
3631244Piston Kit KTA Series 14.5:1 Ratioother_service
3631245Piston Kit KT Series 15.5:1 Ratioother_service
3631246Piston Kit STC 13.8:1 Ratioother_service
3803530Piston Assembly STCother_service
3804747Piston Kit KTA-50-G7other_service
3804885Piston KTA-50-G8/G9other_service
4089847Piston Kit GTA38/19other_service
4090013Piston Kit KTA-38-M2other_service
4090029Piston Kit QSK19CEother_service
4090181Piston GTA38/19other_service
4097889Piston KTA-38-M2other_service
4910463Piston QSK19R/Mother_service
4910465Piston QSK Seriesother_service
4916177Piston GTA/GQSK19other_service
4918058Piston QSK19CEother_service
4922319Piston QSK19Cother_service
4955233Piston Kit QSK19R/Mother_service
4955235Piston Kit QSK Seriesother_service
4955236Piston Kit QSK19Cother_service
4955238Piston Kit GTA/GQSK19other_service
M-3804747Piston Kitother_service
V2403-M-E3BGEngine Modelother_service

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Common questions

What is the displacement of the Cummins/Onan KTA38?

The Cummins/Onan KTA38 has a displacement of 38.0 liters with 12 cylinders.

Which generators use the Cummins/Onan KTA38 engine?

The Cummins/Onan KTA38 powers 5 generator set(s), including AKSA AC1026-38, Cummins/Onan C1000D5B, Cummins/Onan C1000D6B, Cummins/Onan C1100 D5B, Cummins/Onan C900D6B.

How often should you change the oil in the Cummins/Onan KTA38?

The Cummins/Onan KTA38 oil change interval is every 3600 hours.