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359AElectron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-188-8633 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-188-8633 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-188-8633. Primary manufacturer part number: 359A.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 359A TYPE A
  • Envelope Medium Type: GAS
  • Tube Type: TRIODE
  • 3 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 5960-00-188-8633, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-188-8633
Primary Part Number359A
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
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data359A TYPE A
Envelope Medium TypeGAS
Tube TypeTRIODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
3110-00-101-0823359A INTERCHANGEABLE
Cone and Rollers,tapered Roller
The Timken Corporation
4510-00-256-263925734 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spout,diverter,bath Tub
Chatham Brass Co Inc
6625-00-272-9928338DB INTERCHANGEABLE
Ammeter
Stewart-Warner Corporation
5960-00-439-5705 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
359A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
SCC40547-6 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
MILE1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
3110-00-101-0823INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
359A
4510-00-256-2639INTERCHANGEABLE
SPOUT,DIVERTER,BATH TUB
25734
6625-00-272-9928INTERCHANGEABLE
AMMETER
338DB
5960-00-439-5705INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-188-8633?

NSN 5960-00-188-8633 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 5960-00-188-8633?

NSN 5960-00-188-8633 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 359A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), SCC40547-6 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), MILE1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-188-8633?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5960-00-188-8633: 3110-00-101-0823, 4510-00-256-2639, 6625-00-272-9928 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 359A?

Key specifications for 359A: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 359A TYPE A; Envelope Medium Type: GAS; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:COLD CATHODE; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Tube Type: TRIODE. 4 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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