The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-8586, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-188-8586 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | PENTODE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 336A TYPE A |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 336A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-188-8586 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-518-3906, 5935-01-006-7778, 5935-01-251-5027. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-188-8586: Tube Type: PENTODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 336A TYPE A. 2 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.