The Electron Tube,catho, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-008-1455, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Ge Aviation Systems Ltd. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Electron Tube,catho |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware (FSG 59) |
| Manufacturers | Ge Aviation Systems Ltd (CAGE K5294); Ge Aviation Systems Llc (CAGE 35012) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-008-1455 |
| Primary Part Number | 40-647-163E |
| Item Name | Electron Tube,catho |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Ge Aviation Systems Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 40-647-163E PRIMARY | Ge Aviation Systems Ltd (GBR) |
| 40-647-163-01 | Ge Aviation Systems Ltd (GBR) |
| 40-647-163-01 | Ge Aviation Systems Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 40-647-163-01 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ge Aviation Systems Llc Dba Ge Aviation |
| BS9054F0030 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rank Electronic Tubes |
NSN 5960-00-008-1455 is a Electron Tube,catho, manufactured by Ge Aviation Systems Ltd, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-008-1455 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 40-647-163E (Ge Aviation Systems Ltd), 40-647-163-01 (Ge Aviation Systems Ltd), 40-647-163-01 (Ge Aviation Systems Llc).
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-00-008-1455 has DEMIL Code B. 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.