The Spring,helical,extension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-696-0283, 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 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5360-00-696-0283 |
| Primary Part Number | 7538860 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,extension |
| 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 | 0.397 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Load Rating | 1.45 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 1.70 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| End Style | SHORT LOOP BOTH ENDS |
| Design Type | CLOSED |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 1.112 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Deflection Rate | 6.850 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS |
| Inside Diameter | 0.315 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Length Under Load | 0.119 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Coil Quantity | 14-1/2 |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND |
| Hook Radius | 0.157 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 7538860 | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA) |
| 2285724 | General Motors Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 52872R1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Navistar International Corporation Dba Navistar |
| 914045 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sasco Inc Canadian Div |
| KC3115 | 5/9 Secondary reference Diamond Reo Truck Co |
| 2285724 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc |
| 2285724 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Military Vehicles Opn General Motors Truck and Bus Group Ms 2603-02 |
| 52872R1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1492H2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Diamond Reo Truck Co |
NSN 5360-00-696-0283 is a Spring,helical,extension, manufactured by U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
NSN 5360-00-696-0283 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 7538860 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm), 2285724 (General Motors Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1650-01-495-4538. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 7538860: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.397 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Load Rating: 1.45 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 1.70 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; End Style: SHORT LOOP BOTH ENDS; Design Type: CLOSED. 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.