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MIL-E-1/167Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-240-3171 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-240-3171 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-240-3171. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-E-1/167.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TRIODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5755 TYPE
  • 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 5960-00-240-3171, 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-240-3171
Primary Part NumberMIL-E-1/167
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 TypeTRIODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5755 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
3770-00-170-149557-55 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Gasket
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2840-00-626-7737575C457P1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5998-01-619-06755755 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5940-01-725-30025755 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,radio Frequency Cable
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-E-1/167 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
DMS 79022B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
5755 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
3770-00-170-1495INTERCHANGEABLE
MUZZLE,DOG
57-55
4730-00-243-1484INTERCHANGEABLE
FITTING,LUBRICATION
2F1336
5330-00-377-3052INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
109155
2840-00-626-7737INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATION BLANKET,THERMAL,AIRCR
575C457P1
5998-01-619-0675INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY
5755
5940-01-725-3002INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,RADIO FREQUENCY CABLE
5755

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-240-3171?

NSN 5960-00-240-3171 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 5960-00-240-3171?

NSN 5960-00-240-3171 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-E-1/167 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), DMS 79022B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)), 5755 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-240-3171?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5960-00-240-3171: 3770-00-170-1495, 4730-00-243-1484, 5330-00-377-3052 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-E-1/167?

Key specifications for MIL-E-1/167: Tube Type: TRIODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5755 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-240-3171 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-240-3171 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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