The Seat,helical Compression Spring, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-171-2864, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-171-2864 |
| Item Name | Seat,helical Compression Spring |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| First Step Diameter | 0.2200 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| End Diameter | 0.1180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1220 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE |
| Distance From End to First Step | 0.5300 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.5400 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Design Type | SOLID |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-A-225/6, ALLOY 2024 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| First Step Length | 0.0350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.0450 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 118622 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-171-2864 is a Seat,helical Compression Spring, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-00-224-4232. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-171-2864: Overall Height: 0.8600 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.8900 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; First Step Diameter: 0.2200 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; End Diameter: 0.1180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1220 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.