The Spring,loading, cataloged under National Stock Number 5310-00-181-6997, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5310 (Nuts and Washers) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Spring,loading
FSC / FSG
5310 — Nuts and Washers (FSG 53)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5310-00-181-6997
Item Name
Spring,loading
FSC / FSG
5310 / 53 — Nuts and Washers
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
⇄Related Items3
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5330-01-011-3556POSSIBLE MATCH
GASKET
Possible match (shared part number)
6530-01-173-23119349POSSIBLE MATCH
DRAPE,SURGICAL
Possible match (shared part number)Cardinal Health 200, Llc
5305-01-349-28409349POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
Possible match (shared part number)Carlisle & Finch Co
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
9349
3/9Design control — primary reference
Desa Industries Inc Div of Amca International Corp
Related Parts
5330-01-011-3556POSSIBLE MATCH
GASKET
6530-01-173-2311POSSIBLE MATCH
DRAPE,SURGICAL
9349
5305-01-349-2840POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
9349
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5310-00-181-6997?
NSN 5310-00-181-6997 is a Spring,loading, classified under FSC 5310, Nuts and Washers. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5310-00-181-6997?
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-011-3556, 6530-01-173-2311, 5305-01-349-2840. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 5310-00-181-6997 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.