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6AU6AElectron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-082-0038 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-082-0038 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-082-0038. Primary manufacturer part number: 6AU6A.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6AU6A TYPE
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-082-0038, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-082-0038
Primary Part Number6AU6A
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6AU6A TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5960-00-179-3710 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-822-9519 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
4935-00-982-86331923-0021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube
Keysight Technologies Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6AU6A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5960-00-179-3710INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-822-9519INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
4935-00-982-8633INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE
1923-0021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-082-0038?

NSN 5960-00-082-0038 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-082-0038?

NSN 5960-00-082-0038 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 6AU6A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-082-0038?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5960-00-082-0038: 5960-00-179-3710, 5960-00-822-9519, 4935-00-982-8633. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6AU6A?

Key specifications for 6AU6A: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6AU6A TYPE. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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