The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-025-7353, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-025-7353 |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated | T-16 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Style Designator | SPRING LOCK DUAL PILLAR HOLD DOWN |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | SPRING CLIP |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES ALL MOUNTING FACILITIES IN |
| Mounting Stud Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Thread Class | 2A SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Thread Class | 2B FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) ALL MOUNTING FACILITIES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A8649 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-025-7353 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-00-229-6602, 2040-01-151-9733. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-025-7353: Overall Height: 3.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: T-16; Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Style Designator: SPRING LOCK DUAL PILLAR HOLD DOWN. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.