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NSN 5960-00-165-2917Government record, cited

Electron Tube5960-00-165-2917

NSN 5960-00-165-2917 · NIIN 001652917

FSC 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Government record, cited

Also searched as 5960-00-165-2917 · 5960001652917 · NIIN 001652917 · 00-165-2917 · FSC 5960 Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · MILE1-887 · 4-250A · MIL-PRF-1/887 · 8438 · 8438

Nearby stock numbers ← 5960-00-165-2582 · 5960-00-165-2928 Electron Tube →

Features

Electron Tube — FSC 5960
Tube Type: TETRODE

Identification

NSN: 5960-00-165-2917
NIIN: 001652917
FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-165-2917, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
NSN	5960-00-165-2917
Item Name	Electron Tube
FSC / FSG	5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Status	ACTIVE
Tube Type	TETRODE

Lifecycle & Compliance

Acquisition Status	ACTIVE
DEMIL Code	DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut
Hazard	Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality Code	X

⇄ Related Items 7

Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.

5960-00-243-5018 POSSIBLE MATCH

ELECTRON TUBE

Possible match (shared part number)

6110-00-244-4907 POSSIBLE MATCH

PROTECTOR,THERMAL-OVERLOAD,ELECT

Possible match (shared part number)

5960-00-887-2618 POSSIBLE MATCH

ELECTRON TUBE

Possible match (shared part number)

3040-01-081-27528438 POSSIBLE MATCH

PLATE,RETAINING,SHAFT

Possible match (shared part number)Eaton Corporation Div Eaton Fluid Power

6130-01-296-95324250A POSSIBLE MATCH

POWER SUPPLY

Possible match (shared part number)Fluke Corp

5905-01-314-7698 POSSIBLE MATCH

RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT

Possible match (shared part number)

6515-01-484-75798438 POSSIBLE MATCH

IMPLANT,ORBITAL

Possible match (shared part number)Porex Surgical, Inc. Dba Stryker Cmf

Cross-Reference Index

No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.

Reference documents

Reference	Meaning
MILE1-887	5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity
4-250A	C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations
MIL-PRF-1/887	4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity
8438	C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity
8438	2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity
84388	C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity

Related Parts

5960-00-243-5018POSSIBLE MATCH

ELECTRON TUBE

6110-00-244-4907POSSIBLE MATCH

PROTECTOR,THERMAL-OVERLOAD,ELECT

5960-00-887-2618POSSIBLE MATCH

ELECTRON TUBE

3040-01-081-2752POSSIBLE MATCH

PLATE,RETAINING,SHAFT

8438

6130-01-296-9532POSSIBLE MATCH

POWER SUPPLY

4250A

5905-01-314-7698POSSIBLE MATCH

RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT

6515-01-484-7579POSSIBLE MATCH

IMPLANT,ORBITAL

8438

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-165-2917?

NSN 5960-00-165-2917 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-165-2917?

7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-243-5018, 6110-00-244-4907, 5960-00-887-2618. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5960-00-165-2917?

Key specifications for 5960-00-165-2917: Tube Type: TETRODE. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 5960-00-165-2917 hazardous material?

Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.

What is the DEMIL code for NSN 5960-00-165-2917?

NSN 5960-00-165-2917 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.

Sources

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.

✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.

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