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394AElectron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-116-9961 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-116-9961 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-116-9961. Primary manufacturer part number: 394A.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 394A TYPE A
  • Tube Type: THYRATRON
  • 2 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 5960-00-116-9961, 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 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-116-9961
Primary Part Number394A
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
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data394A TYPE A
Tube TypeTHYRATRON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
3110-00-100-0305394A INTERCHANGEABLE
Cup,tapered Roller Bearing
The Timken Corporation
5985-00-919-85489157607 INTERCHANGEABLE
Attenuator,variable
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
394A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-E-1/611 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
3110-00-100-0305INTERCHANGEABLE
CUP,TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
394A
5985-00-919-8548INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
9157607

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-116-9961?

NSN 5960-00-116-9961 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-116-9961?

NSN 5960-00-116-9961 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 394A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-E-1/611 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-116-9961?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5960-00-116-9961: 3110-00-100-0305, 5985-00-919-8548. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 394A?

Key specifications for 394A: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 394A TYPE A; Tube Type: THYRATRON. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-116-9961 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-116-9961 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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