The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-152-9488, 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 Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-152-9488 |
| Primary Part Number | BL397B |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BL397B | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BL397B | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-152-9488 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-152-9488 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BL397B (Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning).
Key specifications for BL397B: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC; MFG CLASS: TR SHUTTER TUBE. 0 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.
NSN 5960-00-152-9488 has DEMIL Code B. 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.