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MIL-E-1/140Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-230-5241 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-230-5241 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-230-5241. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-E-1/140.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5840 TYPE
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • 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 5960-00-230-5241, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-230-5241
Primary Part NumberMIL-E-1/140
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
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5840 TYPE
Tube TypePENTODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5310-00-185-6357 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,round
3120-00-353-8716 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing Half,sleeve
2805-00-423-1837 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guide,valve Stem
5960-00-548-3072 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
2930-00-608-584705145577 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pump Assy,raw Water
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc
5960-00-729-5600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
2520-00-734-81625840 INTERCHANGEABLE
Case
Eaton Corp Transmission Div
5905-00-779-8415576R089H04 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
5960-00-951-0539 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6680-01-011-88815840 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,metering
Ametek Inc Schutte and Koerting Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-E-1/140 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5800052-0100-012 Thales Deutschland Gmbh (DEU)
5840 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5310-00-185-6357INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,ROUND
3120-00-353-8716INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING HALF,SLEEVE
2805-00-423-1837INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,VALVE STEM
5960-00-548-3072INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
2930-00-608-5847INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP ASSY,RAW WATER
05145577
5960-00-729-5600INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
2520-00-734-8162INTERCHANGEABLE
CASE
5840
5905-00-779-8415INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
576R089H04
5960-00-951-0539INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6680-01-011-8881INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,METERING
5840
5998-01-102-1362INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
0010158
6810-01-166-3491INTERCHANGEABLE
LITHIUM CARBONATE
5840-125

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-230-5241?

NSN 5960-00-230-5241 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 5960-00-230-5241?

NSN 5960-00-230-5241 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-E-1/140 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5800052-0100-012 (Thales Deutschland Gmbh), 5840 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-230-5241?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-230-5241: 5310-00-185-6357, 3120-00-353-8716, 2805-00-423-1837 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-E-1/140?

Key specifications for MIL-E-1/140: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5840 TYPE; Tube Type: PENTODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-230-5241 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-230-5241 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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