The Spring,helical,extension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-044-0978, 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13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5360-01-044-0978 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,extension |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 2.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Load Rating | 43.40 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| End Style | FULL LOOP BOTH ENDS |
| Design Type | CLOSED |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Spring Free Length | 8.992 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Spring Deflection Rate | 2.800 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL LBS |
| Inside Diameter | 1.990 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.188 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Spring Length Under Load | 26.680 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | PAINT OVERALL |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Hook Radius | 1.078 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 218-29 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 218-29 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-01-044-0978 is a Spring,helical,extension, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-01-101-9007, 6680-01-707-3330. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5360-01-044-0978: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 2.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Load Rating: 43.40 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; End Style: FULL 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.