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5684Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-228-3786 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-228-3786 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-228-3786. Primary manufacturer part number: 5684.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: THYRATRON
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5684/C3J/A TYPE
  • 5 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 5960-00-228-3786, 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 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-228-3786
Primary Part Number5684
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
StatusCANCELLED
Tube TypeTHYRATRON
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5684/C3J/A TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
2805-00-696-6938 INTERCHANGEABLE
Crankshaft,engine
4730-01-023-4253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Flange,pipe
4820-01-105-4819 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod,compression
6130-01-233-65985684 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
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5935-01-252-06575684 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4920-01-270-7656568-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5684 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5684/C3J/A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
834-0168 Airco Welding Products Div of Boc Group Inc Cutting Machine Dept (USA)
MIL-E-1/375 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
DMS 85004B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
Related Parts
2805-00-696-6938INTERCHANGEABLE
CRANKSHAFT,ENGINE
4730-01-023-4253INTERCHANGEABLE
FLANGE,PIPE
4820-01-105-4819INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD,COMPRESSION
6130-01-233-6598INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
5684
5935-01-252-0657INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
5684
4920-01-270-7656INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,STORES MANAGEMENT SYSTE
568-4
1005-01-549-1271INTERCHANGEABLE
RIFLE,SNIPER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-228-3786?

NSN 5960-00-228-3786 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-228-3786?

NSN 5960-00-228-3786 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 5684 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5684/C3J/A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 834-0168 (Airco Welding Products Div of Boc Group Inc Cutting Machine Dept), MIL-E-1/375 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), DMS 85004B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-228-3786?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5960-00-228-3786: 2805-00-696-6938, 4730-01-023-4253, 4820-01-105-4819 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5684?

Key specifications for 5684: Tube Type: THYRATRON; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5684/C3J/A TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-228-3786 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-228-3786 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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