The Spring,helical,compression, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-204-1280, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5360-01-204-1280 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,compression |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Load Rating | 0.188 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 0.219 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| End Style | SPRING END,SQUARED BOTH ENDS |
| Style Designator | TAPERED |
| Spring Free Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.120 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Spring Length Under Load | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Coil Quantity | 5 |
| Coil Helix Direction | RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 53655 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-01-204-1280 is a Spring,helical,compression, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6850-01-387-3037. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5360-01-204-1280: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Load Rating: 0.188 POUNDS MINIMUM AND 0.219 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; End Style: SPRING END,SQUARED BOTH ENDS; Style Designator: TAPERED. 10 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.