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5560Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-108-0253 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-108-0253 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-108-0253. Primary manufacturer part number: 5560.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5560 TYPE
  • Tube Type: THYRATRON
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • 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 5960-00-108-0253, 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 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-108-0253
Primary Part Number5560
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 Data5560 TYPE
Tube TypeTHYRATRON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5965-00-162-8211SC-B-22556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microphone Element
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5306-00-281-32744X85 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,machine
Bath Iron Works Corporation
5930-00-356-8129 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push
6650-00-424-7237C47280 INTERCHANGEABLE
Telescope,straight
Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Co
5950-00-647-5926C745416-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East
6625-00-901-559705560 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ammeter
Simpson Electric Company, Inc.
6520-01-061-6445205560 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,endodontic
Dentalez, Inc. Dba Star Dental
4820-01-190-283340594 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,regulating,fluid Pressure
Sullair Corp
5120-01-399-9699 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,socket Wrench
4810-01-418-3401 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,gate
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5560 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
FG95 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
NL-5560/FG95 National Electronics Div of Richardson Electronics Ltd (USA)
MIL-E-1/898 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5965-00-162-8211INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROPHONE ELEMENT
SC-B-22556
5306-00-281-3274INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
4X85
5930-00-356-8129INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
6650-00-424-7237INTERCHANGEABLE
TELESCOPE,STRAIGHT
C47280
5950-00-647-5926INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
C745416-1
6625-00-901-5597INTERCHANGEABLE
AMMETER
05560
6520-01-061-6445INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,ENDODONTIC
205560
4820-01-190-2833INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID PRESSURE
40594
5120-01-399-9699INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,SOCKET WRENCH
4810-01-418-3401INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GATE
6520-01-493-7261INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,DENTAL,CURING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-108-0253?

NSN 5960-00-108-0253 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 5960-00-108-0253?

NSN 5960-00-108-0253 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 5560 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), FG95 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), NL-5560/FG95 (National Electronics Div of Richardson Electronics Ltd), MIL-E-1/898 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-108-0253?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5960-00-108-0253: 5965-00-162-8211, 5306-00-281-3274, 5930-00-356-8129 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5560?

Key specifications for 5560: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5560 TYPE; Tube Type: THYRATRON. 2 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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