The Spring,helical,torsion, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-696-0290, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5360-00-696-0290 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,torsion |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.578 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.594 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| End Style | STRAIGHT BEND END (LEFT) OVERALL |
| End Length | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN |
| Style Designator | SINGLE TORSION LEFT HAND |
| Spring Free Length | 1.125 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.188 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.403 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Length From First Bend to Second Bend or End | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| End Length From First Bend to Second Bend or End | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Coil Quantity | 4-1/2 |
| End Length From Third Bend or End | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL OVERALL IN |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| End Length From Second Bend to Third Bend or End | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL OVERALL 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7538891 | 5/9 Secondary reference U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
| 938A4 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Diamond Reo Truck Co |
| 914053 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sasco Inc Canadian Div |
NSN 5360-00-696-0290 is a Spring,helical,torsion, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-198-2849, 2805-01-464-3655. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5360-00-696-0290: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.578 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.594 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; End Style: STRAIGHT BEND END (LEFT) OVERALL; End Length: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN; 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.