The Spring,helical,torsion, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-360-8652, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Prestolite Electric Inc. Government technical data includes 13 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5360-00-360-8652 |
| Primary Part Number | GAS18 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,torsion |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Manufacturer | Prestolite Electric Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.289 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Style | HALF HOOK SECOND END |
| End Style | STRAIGHT BEND END (RIGHT) FIRST END |
| Style Designator | SINGLE TORSION LEFT HAND |
| Spring Free Length | 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Length From First Bend to Second Bend or End | 0.129 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| End Length From First Bend to Second Bend or End | 0.164 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Coil Quantity | 9 |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| End Length From Second Bend to Third Bend or End | 0.097 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| End Angular Relationship | ENDS ANGLED ONE TO OTHER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| GAS18 PRIMARY | Prestolite Electric Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GAS18 | 5/9 Secondary reference Prestolite Electric Inc |
NSN 5360-00-360-8652 is a Spring,helical,torsion, manufactured by Prestolite Electric Inc, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
NSN 5360-00-360-8652 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: GAS18 (Prestolite Electric Inc).
Key specifications for GAS18: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.289 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: HALF HOOK SECOND END; End Style: STRAIGHT BEND END (RIGHT) FIRST END; Style Designator: SINGLE TORSION LEFT HAND. 13 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.