The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-081-1937, 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 Thomas Electronics, Inc. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-081-1937 |
| Primary Part Number | 16AKP7 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Thomas Electronics, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | CATHODE RAY |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 2011 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 16AKP7 | Thomas Electronics, Inc (USA) |
| 16AKP7 | Lexel Imaging Systems Inc (USA) |
| 16AKP7 | Drs Advanced Isr, Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 16AKP7 | 5/9 Secondary reference Teltron Technologies Inc |
| 16AKP7 | 5/9 Secondary reference Thomas Electronics, Inc. Div Thomas Electronics, Nj |
| 16AKP7A | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Ksl Supplies Inc Dba Ksl Supplies Inc |
| RELEASE2011 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 342C735H01 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 16AKP7 | 5/9 Secondary reference Westinghouse Electric Corp Industrial and Government Tube Div |
| 16AKP7 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-081-1937 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Thomas Electronics, Inc, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-081-1937 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 16AKP7 (Thomas Electronics, Inc), 16AKP7 (Lexel Imaging Systems Inc), 16AKP7 (Drs Advanced Isr, Llc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-194-1488. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 16AKP7: Tube Type: CATHODE RAY; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 2011 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-00-081-1937 has DEMIL Code D. 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.