The Spring,helical,extension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-238-7501, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5360-00-238-7501 |
| Primary Part Number | 8L4844 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,extension |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.724 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Style | RECTANGULAR HOOK FIRST END |
| End Style | MACHINE HOOK SECOND END |
| Design Type | CLOSED |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Opening Width | 0.380 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Material Document and Classification | 1E58,CATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO MFR REF ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 2.044 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hook Width | 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| Spring Deflection Rate | 2.730 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS |
| Coil to Hook Inside Length | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| Coil to Hook Inside Length | 0.349 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Hook Length | 0.310 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Coil Quantity | 14 |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8L4844 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
NSN 5360-00-238-7501 is a Spring,helical,extension, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
NSN 5360-00-238-7501 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8L4844 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).
Key specifications for 8L4844: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.724 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: RECTANGULAR HOOK FIRST END; End Style: MACHINE HOOK SECOND END; Design Type: CLOSED. 16 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.