Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
Spring Free Length: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Diameter: 0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Quantity: 5
Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND
Identification
NSN: 5360-00-260-6520
NIIN: 002606520
FSC: 5360 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs
FSG: 53 — Hardware and Abrasives
General Description
The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-260-6520, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5360-00-260-6520
Item Name
Spring,helical,compression
FSC / FSG
5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs
Status
ACTIVE
Spring Free Outside Diameter
0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End Style
SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
Style Designator
CYLINDRICAL
Spring Free Length
0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Diameter
0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coil Quantity
5
Coil Helix Direction
RIGHT-HAND
Material
STEEL OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5905-00-296-75356H6POSSIBLE MATCH
RESISTOR,CURRENT REGULATING
Possible match (shared part number)Amperite Co Inc
5826-00-676-1800POSSIBLE MATCH
LUG,MOUNTING
Possible match (shared part number)
5910-01-393-138191019-04POSSIBLE MATCH
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
Possible match (shared part number)Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (drawings)
5305-01-620-323291019POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
Possible match (shared part number)Fastenal Company Dba Fastenal Co
5910-01-630-765691019-04ZPOSSIBLE MATCH
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
Possible match (shared part number)Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (drawings)
6140-01-722-83241300-0081POSSIBLE MATCH
CELL,BATTERY
Possible match (shared part number)Hali-Brite, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
9-1019
3/9Design control — primary reference
Barlow Electrical Mfg Co Inc
Related Parts
5905-00-296-7535POSSIBLE MATCH
RESISTOR,CURRENT REGULATING
6H6
5826-00-676-1800POSSIBLE MATCH
LUG,MOUNTING
5910-01-393-1381POSSIBLE MATCH
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
91019-04
5305-01-620-3232POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
91019
5910-01-630-7656POSSIBLE MATCH
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
91019-04Z
6140-01-722-8324POSSIBLE MATCH
CELL,BATTERY
1300-0081
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5360-00-260-6520?
NSN 5360-00-260-6520 is a Spring,helical,compression, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5360-00-260-6520?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-296-7535, 5826-00-676-1800, 5910-01-393-1381. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5360-00-260-6520?
Key specifications for 5360-00-260-6520: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL; Spring Free Length: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5360-00-260-6520 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.