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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

5642Spring,helical,extension

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple · NSN 5360-00-861-8957 · FSC 5360 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5360-00-861-8957 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5360-00-861-8957. Primary manufacturer part number: 5642.
Features
  • Spring,helical,extension — FSC 5360
  • Hook Radius: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN
  • Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL
  • Spring Free Length: 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • End Style: SHORT TWISTED HOOK BOTH ENDS
  • Design Type: CLOSED
  • Coil Helix Direction: RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
  • 2 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Mechanical energy storage
  • Vibration dampening
  • Return mechanism operation
General Description

The Spring,helical,extension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-00-861-8957, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5360-00-861-8957
Primary Part Number5642
Item NameSpring,helical,extension
FSC / FSG5360 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple
StatusACTIVE
Hook Radius0.125 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN
Style DesignatorCYLINDRICAL
Spring Free Length2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End StyleSHORT TWISTED HOOK BOTH ENDS
Design TypeCLOSED
Coil Helix DirectionRIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
4510-00-005-5021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,water Mixing Valve
5960-00-230-5231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5325-00-291-07215642 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grommet,nonmetallic
Entron Industries Limited Partnership Dba Entron Industries Property Div
5960-00-842-9862 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5935-01-021-1073357-7429-020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
2590-01-186-3617 INTERCHANGEABLE
Housing,hook Block
4820-01-351-29385642 ITEM 22 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc
6115-01-528-40005642 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wheel Kit,generator
Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
6515-01-559-282014986 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,continuous Positive Airwa
Dimensions Medical Supply Group, Inc. Dba D M S G
9905-01-733-89715642 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sign
Bourne Group, Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5642 PRIMARY Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA)
5642 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Es Defensive Systems Division (USA)
Related Parts
4510-00-005-5021INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,WATER MIXING VALVE
5960-00-230-5231INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5325-00-291-0721INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
5642
5960-00-842-9862INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5935-01-021-1073INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
357-7429-020
2590-01-186-3617INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING,HOOK BLOCK
4820-01-351-2938INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
5642 ITEM 22
6115-01-528-4000INTERCHANGEABLE
WHEEL KIT,GENERATOR
5642
6515-01-559-2820INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWA
14986
9905-01-733-8971INTERCHANGEABLE
SIGN
5642

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5360-00-861-8957?

NSN 5360-00-861-8957 is a Spring,helical,extension, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple, classified under FSC 5360 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5360-00-861-8957?

NSN 5360-00-861-8957 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 5642 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple), 5642 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Es Defensive Systems Division).

What NSN replaces 5360-00-861-8957?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5360-00-861-8957: 4510-00-005-5021, 5960-00-230-5231, 5325-00-291-0721 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5642?

Key specifications for 5642: Hook Radius: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL; Spring Free Length: 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: SHORT TWISTED HOOK BOTH ENDS. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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