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5979Electron Tube

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5960-00-171-9575 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-171-9575 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-171-9575. Primary manufacturer part number: 5979.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5979 TYPE
  • Tube Type: COUNTER
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Electronic Industries Association
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-171-9575, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-171-9575
Primary Part Number5979
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5979 TYPE
Tube TypeCOUNTER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6230-00-088-52001500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,desk
Tensor Corp
5945-00-210-88825979 INTERCHANGEABLE
Solenoid,electrical
Rocker Solenoid Co Dba Rocker Solenoid Co
2530-00-374-8736 INTERCHANGEABLE
Collar,thrust,a,le
5330-00-383-8727 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
5940-00-549-72975979 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc.
5960-00-686-9101 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
2915-00-757-0150 INTERCHANGEABLE
Housing Drive
5935-00-929-57703188 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Lax Electronics, Inc. Dba Automatic Connector Div Automatic Connector
5330-01-145-68555979A INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal
Megator Corp
6625-01-159-3189 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,digital Display
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5979 Electronic Industries Association
201H Lionel Electronic Laboratories Division of Lionel Corp (USA)
Related Parts
6230-00-088-5200INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,DESK
1500
5945-00-210-8882INTERCHANGEABLE
SOLENOID,ELECTRICAL
5979
2530-00-374-8736INTERCHANGEABLE
COLLAR,THRUST,A,LE
5330-00-383-8727INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
5940-00-549-7297INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
5979
5960-00-686-9101INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
2915-00-757-0150INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING DRIVE
5935-00-929-5770INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
3188
5330-01-145-6855INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL
5979A
6625-01-159-3189INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,DIGITAL DISPLAY
5998-01-206-9160INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
5979
5331-01-379-1059INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-171-9575?

NSN 5960-00-171-9575 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-171-9575?

NSN 5960-00-171-9575 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 5979 (Electronic Industries Association), 201H (Lionel Electronic Laboratories Division of Lionel Corp).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-171-9575?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-171-9575: 6230-00-088-5200, 5945-00-210-8882, 2530-00-374-8736 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5979?

Key specifications for 5979: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5979 TYPE; Tube Type: COUNTER; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: METAL. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-171-9575 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-171-9575 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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