The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-253-6995, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm. Government technical data includes 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5360-00-253-6995 |
| Primary Part Number | A188897 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,compression |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Manufacturer | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Style | SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS |
| Spring Solid Length | 0.891 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Accommodated Rod Diameter | 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Material Document and Classification | JAN-S-1160,NO. 2-CANCELED MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR JAN-S-1160,NO. 3-CANCELED MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 3.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Deflection Rate | 3.300 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS |
| Inside Diameter | 0.355 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Coil Quantity | 22 |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL COMP 1060 OR 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A188897 | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 070385 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 0070385-0 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 70385 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 0070385 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-00-253-6995 is a Spring,helical,compression, manufactured by U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
NSN 5360-00-253-6995 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A188897 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-00-268-2046, 4730-01-316-4928. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A188897: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS; Spring Solid Length: 0.891 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Accommodated Rod Diameter: 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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.