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MIL-E-1/171Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-237-0077 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-237-0077 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-237-0077. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-E-1/171.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5686 TYPE
  • 6 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 5960-00-237-0077, 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 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-237-0077
Primary Part NumberMIL-E-1/171
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
Tube TypePENTODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5686 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5140-00-106-56165140-00-106-5616 INTERCHANGEABLE
Roll,tools and Accessories
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
3110-00-155-9145 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-193-6968 INTERCHANGEABLE
Flange,pipe
6250-00-284-0564328 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lampholder
Bryant Electric
6750-00-449-519001-18110 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mount,film Slide,photographic
Cds Supply Company, Inc.
5960-00-509-3049 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-615-5637 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4820-01-095-20169D7927 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,plug
Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
4920-01-270-7657568-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Test Set,stores Management Syste
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Modem,communications
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-E-1/171 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5960002370077 E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales
290-1176P1 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
5686 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
84-055B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
5960002370077 E.c.a Etablissement Centrald'approvisionnement Des Forces Armee
Related Parts
5140-00-106-5616INTERCHANGEABLE
ROLL,TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
5140-00-106-5616
3110-00-155-9145INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,THRUST
4730-00-193-6968INTERCHANGEABLE
FLANGE,PIPE
6250-00-284-0564INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMPHOLDER
328
6750-00-449-5190INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNT,FILM SLIDE,PHOTOGRAPHIC
01-18110
5960-00-509-3049INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-615-5637INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
4820-01-095-2016INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,PLUG
9D7927
4920-01-270-7657INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,STORES MANAGEMENT SYSTE
568-6
5895-01-462-4503INTERCHANGEABLE
MODEM,COMMUNICATIONS
1005-01-665-4225INTERCHANGEABLE
ADJUSTING APPARATUS
5686

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-237-0077?

NSN 5960-00-237-0077 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 5960-00-237-0077?

NSN 5960-00-237-0077 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-E-1/171 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5960002370077 (E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales), 290-1176P1 (Raytheon Company Div Corp), 5686 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 84-055B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-237-0077?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5960-00-237-0077: 5140-00-106-5616, 3110-00-155-9145, 4730-00-193-6968 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-E-1/171?

Key specifications for MIL-E-1/171: Tube Type: PENTODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5686 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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