The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-178-0960, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-178-0960 |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Mounting Slot Length | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Distance From Retainer Center to Mounting Facility Center at Loop Tightening Device | 0.891 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | DOUBLE FOOT, SCREW CLAMP |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | CLAMP |
| Electron Tube Base Accommodated Diameter | +1.337 TO 1.377 INCHES IN |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| P720839-502 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div |
| P720839-502 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
NSN 5960-00-178-0960 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-178-0960: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 0.671 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Slot Length: 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Distance From Retainer Center to Mounting Facility Center at Loop Tightening Device: 0.891 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 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.
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.