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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

N0279Spring,helical,torsion

Century Electric Inc · NSN 5360-00-249-8295 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-249-8295 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-249-8295. Primary manufacturer part number: N0279.
Features
  • Spring,helical,torsion — FSC 5360
  • End Angular Relationship: ENDS ANGLED ONE TO OTHER
  • Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.351 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Spring Free Length: 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Style Designator: SINGLE TORSION LEFT HAND
  • Surface Treatment: TIN OVERALL
  • Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
  • End Style: HINGE END OVERALL
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
General Description

The Spring,helical,torsion, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-249-8295, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Century Electric Inc. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-249-8295
Primary Part NumberN0279
Item NameSpring,helical,torsion
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCentury Electric Inc
StatusCANCELLED
End Angular RelationshipENDS ANGLED ONE TO OTHER
Spring Free Outside Diameter0.351 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Spring Free Length0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorSINGLE TORSION LEFT HAND
Surface TreatmentTIN OVERALL
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
End StyleHINGE END OVERALL
Coil Quantity9
Inside Diameter0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6640-00-045-4900279 INTERCHANGEABLE
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3110-00-100-0704279 INTERCHANGEABLE
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General Electric Company
5331-00-579-8108124A745 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-655-41682564490 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5975-00-722-8421279 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5920-00-893-283114480 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-999-6908 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
N0279 Century Electric Inc (USA)
7784P1943-2 Century Electric Inc (USA)
279 Century Electric Inc (USA)
7784P1943-2 Lenard Packaging Co Inc the (USA)
F3866ITEM8 Century Electric Inc (USA)
N0279 Agco Corp Parts Opn (USA)
N0279 Lenard Packaging Co Inc the (USA)
1600458 Ready Power Co the (USA)
Related Parts
6640-00-045-4900INTERCHANGEABLE
HEAD,LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE
279
3110-00-100-0704INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
279
5999-00-319-1435INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
9723629G2
5331-00-579-8108INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
124A745
5935-00-655-4168INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
2564490
5975-00-722-8421INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX CONNECTOR,ELECTRICAL
279
5920-00-893-2831INTERCHANGEABLE
DISCHARGER,ELECTROSTATIC,AIRCRAF
14480
5935-00-999-6908INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
4510-01-052-2809INTERCHANGEABLE
BREAKER,VACUUM,FLUSH VALVE
5210-01-113-8074INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE SET,TIMING
6432
5935-01-152-1894INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
3530-01-192-3000INTERCHANGEABLE
HOOK ASSEMBLY
C199R279

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-249-8295?

NSN 5360-00-249-8295 is a Spring,helical,torsion, manufactured by Century Electric Inc, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-249-8295?

NSN 5360-00-249-8295 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: N0279 (Century Electric Inc), 7784P1943-2 (Century Electric Inc), 279 (Century Electric Inc), 7784P1943-2 (Lenard Packaging Co Inc the), F3866ITEM8 (Century Electric Inc) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5360-00-249-8295?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5360-00-249-8295: 6640-00-045-4900, 3110-00-100-0704, 5999-00-319-1435 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of N0279?

Key specifications for N0279: End Angular Relationship: ENDS ANGLED ONE TO OTHER; Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.351 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Spring Free Length: 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: SINGLE TORSION LEFT HAND. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5360-00-249-8295 still in active supply?

NSN 5360-00-249-8295 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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