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5696Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-188-6593 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-188-6593 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-6593. Primary manufacturer part number: 5696.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: THYRATRON
  • Envelope Medium Type: GAS
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5696 TYPE
  • 7 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-6593, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 3 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-188-6593
Primary Part Number5696
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeTHYRATRON
Envelope Medium TypeGAS
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5696 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5960-00-100-6045 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-132-3104 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
4730-00-274-7406488290 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Stewart-Warner Corporation
5821-00-369-6726278A INTERCHANGEABLE
Mounting
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5340-00-369-74335696 INTERCHANGEABLE
Latch,rim
Eastern Co Div Eberhard Manufacturing
5330-00-506-01675698 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
5960-00-608-0958 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-615-0243 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-617-8677 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-680-9689 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5696 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
8518393 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
1-119954 Simpson Electric Company, Inc. (USA)
DMS 84101B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
254-0869-000 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
5696 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-E-1/917 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5960-00-100-6045INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-132-3104INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
4730-00-274-7406INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
488290
5821-00-369-6726INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNTING
278A
5340-00-369-7433INTERCHANGEABLE
LATCH,RIM
5696
5330-00-506-0167INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
5698
5960-00-608-0958INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-615-0243INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-617-8677INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-680-9689INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-681-9686INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5325-00-793-6312INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-188-6593?

NSN 5960-00-188-6593 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-188-6593?

NSN 5960-00-188-6593 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 5696 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 8518393 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 1-119954 (Simpson Electric Company, Inc.), DMS 84101B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)), 254-0869-000 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-188-6593?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-188-6593: 5960-00-100-6045, 5960-00-132-3104, 4730-00-274-7406 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5696?

Key specifications for 5696: Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:TETRODE; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Tube Type: THYRATRON; Envelope Medium Type: GAS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5696 TYPE. 4 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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