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6872Electron Tube

Raytheon Company · NSN 5960-00-165-2928 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-165-2928 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-165-2928. Primary manufacturer part number: 6872.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 6872 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Tube Type: CATHODE RAY
  • 6 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Raytheon Company
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-165-2928, 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 Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-165-2928
Primary Part Number6872
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRaytheon Company
StatusACTIVE
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE 6872 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Tube TypeCATHODE RAY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5330-00-009-92256872 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal
Velan Valve Corp.
4730-00-359-9487200 72 H B INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Norma Pennsylvania Inc. Div Breeze Industrial Products
5960-00-542-7079 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5950-01-043-20035904793 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
5305-01-220-816790386-M14 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,counter-Bore
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
4820-01-444-09946872 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,orifice
Romac Industries, Inc. Dba Hays Fluid Controls Div Hays Fluid Controls Division
4730-01-595-58766872 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Ideal Industries, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6872 Raytheon Company (USA)
6872 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA)
6872 Electronic Industries Association
DMS 79022B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
RELEASE6872 Electronic Industries Association
6872 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-009-9225INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL
6872
4730-00-359-9487INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
200 72 H B
5960-00-542-7079INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5950-01-043-2003INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5904793
5305-01-220-8167INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,COUNTER-BORE
90386-M14
4820-01-444-0994INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,ORIFICE
6872
4730-01-595-5876INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
6872

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-165-2928?

NSN 5960-00-165-2928 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-165-2928?

NSN 5960-00-165-2928 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 6872 (Raytheon Company), 6872 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co), 6872 (Electronic Industries Association), DMS 79022B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)), RELEASE6872 (Electronic Industries Association) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-165-2928?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5960-00-165-2928: 5330-00-009-9225, 4730-00-359-9487, 5960-00-542-7079 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6872?

Key specifications for 6872: Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 6872 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Tube Type: CATHODE RAY. 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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