The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-159-3027, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5360-00-159-3027 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,compression |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 4.040 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| End Style | SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS |
| Spring Solid Length | 0.420 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL CONVEX END |
| Material Document and Classification | AISI ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 2.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Diameter | 3.220 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Coil Quantity | 2.75 |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL COMP 1065 OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 65952 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-00-159-3027 is a Spring,helical,compression, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6130-01-659-6597, 5998-01-661-8779. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5360-00-159-3027: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 4.040 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS; Spring Solid Length: 0.420 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL CONVEX END. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.