The Spring,helical,torsion, cataloged under National Stock Number 5360-01-696-6898, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5360 (Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5360-01-696-6898 |
| Item Name | Spring,helical,torsion |
| FSC / FSG | 5360 / 53 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Spring Free Outside Diameter | 0.880 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Style | STRAIGHT BEND END (LEFT) SECOND END |
| End Style | STRAIGHT BEND END (LEFT) FIRST END |
| End Length | 0.530 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| End Length | 0.840 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Style Designator | SINGLE TORSION LEFT HAND |
| Material Document and Classification | ASTM A228 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Spring Free Length | 0.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Diameter | 0.754 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Length From First Bend to Second Bend or End | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| End Length From First Bend to Second Bend or End | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Coil Quantity | 4 |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Coil Helix Direction | LEFT-HAND |
| Material | STEEL UNS K08500 OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3338869-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3338869 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5360-01-696-6898 is a Spring,helical,torsion, classified under FSC 5360, Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-01-696-6902. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5360-01-696-6898: Spring Free Outside Diameter: 0.880 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Style: STRAIGHT BEND END (LEFT) SECOND END; End Style: STRAIGHT BEND END (LEFT) FIRST END; End Length: 0.530 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN. 16 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.