The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-156-0585, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5360-01-156-0585 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,compression |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.261 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.281 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| End Style | SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS |
| Spring Solid Length | 0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-W-321 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 0.240 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.181 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Coil Quantity | 4 |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTER ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL,MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | C |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 86806 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 36172 PC 10-6 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 86806H | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| C-305PC6 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| C-3057PC6 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-01-156-0585 is a Spring,helical,compression, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-01-190-1784, 5306-01-314-8482. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5360-01-156-0585: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.261 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.281 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS; Spring Solid Length: 0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Criticality Code Justification: ZZZY. 12 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.
NSN 5360-01-156-0585 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.