FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-036-8187, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5960-00-036-8187
Item Name
Retainer,electron Tube
FSC / FSG
5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Status
ACTIVE
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity
1 FRICTION SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Overall Diameter
3.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style Designator
CUP
Accommodated Item Securing Device Type
FRICTION FASTENER
Material
STEEL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items7
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
3040-00-168-273650527POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOE,BRAKE
Possible match (shared part number)Hoffman/new Yorker, Inc.
5815-00-356-3349SCB69375POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT
Possible match (shared part number)Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5950-00-404-6852POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
Possible match (shared part number)
5330-00-641-20986B3679POSSIBLE MATCH
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
Possible match (shared part number)Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
5342-01-040-110451571-1POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH GUARD LOCKWIRE
Possible match (shared part number)Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc
5330-01-128-8224778102POSSIBLE MATCH
GASKET
Possible match (shared part number)Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Composite Sealing Systems Division
5995-01-515-95045052-7POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADIO FREQUENCY
Possible match (shared part number)Tech Resources, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
267-2223
3/9Design control — primary reference
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions
50527
5/2Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
3040-00-168-2736POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOE,BRAKE
50527
5815-00-356-3349POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT
SCB69375
5950-00-404-6852POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
5330-00-641-2098POSSIBLE MATCH
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
6B3679
5342-01-040-1104POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH GUARD LOCKWIRE
51571-1
5330-01-128-8224POSSIBLE MATCH
GASKET
778102
5995-01-515-9504POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADIO FREQUENCY
5052-7
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5960-00-036-8187?
NSN 5960-00-036-8187 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5960-00-036-8187?
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-00-168-2736, 5815-00-356-3349, 5950-00-404-6852. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5960-00-036-8187?
Key specifications for 5960-00-036-8187: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 FRICTION SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 0.719 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 3.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: CUP. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5960-00-036-8187 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.