The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-108-0256, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-108-0256 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | THYRATRON |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | FG105 TYPE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| FG105 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-108-0256 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-227-6419, 6680-01-228-1484. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-108-0256: Tube Type: THYRATRON; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: FG105 TYPE. 2 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.