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4B8305Spring,helical,extension

Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense · NSN 5360-00-246-9872 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-246-9872 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-246-9872. Primary manufacturer part number: 4B8305.
Features
  • Spring,helical,extension — FSC 5360
  • Spring Free Length: 4.007 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: STEEL COMP 1065 OVERALL
  • End Style: MACHINE LOOP BOTH ENDS
  • Coil Quantity: 21
  • Design Type: CLOSED
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Spring Length Under Load: 4.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 1065 Overall construction
General Description

The Spring,helical,extension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-246-9872, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-246-9872
Primary Part Number4B8305
Item NameSpring,helical,extension
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCaterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
StatusCANCELLED
Spring Free Length4.007 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL COMP 1065 OVERALL
End StyleMACHINE LOOP BOTH ENDS
Coil Quantity21
Design TypeCLOSED
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Spring Length Under Load4.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
Load Rating45.00 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 55.00 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Hook Radius0.250 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-S-633 1-2 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.740 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Inside Diameter0.524 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Spring Deflection Rate43.210 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
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4710-01-298-272937892 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
471783 American Standard Inc Westinghouse Air Brake Co Div (USA)
37831 Honeywell International Inc Div Aerospace-South Bend (bendix Dr) (USA)
471783 Wabco Construction and Mining Equipment Group Indianapolis Plant an American Standard Inc Co (USA)
4B8305 PRIMARY Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA)
37831 Bendix Corp the Brake and Steering Div (USA)
H8048 American Standard Inc Westinghouse Air Brake Co Div (USA)
37892 Bendix Corp the Brake and Steering Div (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-053-7808INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,SINGLE BALL SEA
82218
5306-00-429-1374INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,SPECIAL
37892
5950-00-470-1399INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
3789-2
5310-00-637-7760INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,SINGLE BALL SEAT,HEXAG
5815-00-836-4024INTERCHANGEABLE
TELETYPEWRITER SUBASSEMBLY
37831C
5310-00-838-2063INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,SINGLE BALL SEAT,HEXAG
NTR25LH
5310-01-270-5463INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,SINGLE BALL SEAT,HEXAG
4710-01-298-2729INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL
37892
5340-01-471-0290INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG MACHINE THREAD
S-836D
3810-01-690-5183INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,SAFETY LATCH,HOOK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-246-9872?

NSN 5360-00-246-9872 is a Spring,helical,extension, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-246-9872?

NSN 5360-00-246-9872 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 471783 (American Standard Inc Westinghouse Air Brake Co Div), 37831 (Honeywell International Inc Div Aerospace-South Bend (bendix Dr)), 471783 (Wabco Construction and Mining Equipment Group Indianapolis Plant an American Standard Inc Co), 4B8305 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), 37831 (Bendix Corp the Brake and Steering Div) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5360-00-246-9872?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5360-00-246-9872: 5310-00-053-7808, 5306-00-429-1374, 5950-00-470-1399 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 4B8305?

Key specifications for 4B8305: Spring Free Length: 4.007 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: STEEL COMP 1065 OVERALL; End Style: MACHINE LOOP BOTH ENDS; Coil Quantity: 21. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5360-00-246-9872 still in active supply?

NSN 5360-00-246-9872 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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