The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-228-0053, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-228-0053 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 6L6 TYPE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3370-29800-6265 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6L6 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 192062 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
NSN 5960-00-228-0053 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3120-00-423-9038, 5960-00-557-6384. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-228-0053: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6L6 TYPE; Special Features: MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION:BEAM POWER AMPLIFIER; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:METAL. 1 specification is 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.