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8165M4-65Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-243-5017 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-243-5017 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-243-5017. Primary manufacturer part number: 8165M4-65.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 4-65A TYPE A
  • 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 5960-00-243-5017, 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 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-243-5017
Primary Part Number8165M4-65
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 TypeTETRODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data4-65A TYPE A
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5996-00-928-2839AM4826U INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier,audio-Radio Frequency
Joint Electronics Type Designation System
5960-00-958-9146 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6680-01-273-0206C11835BPC7 INTERCHANGEABLE
Float,meter,flow Rate Indicating
Electro Impulse Laboratory Inc Dba Electro Impulse Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8165M4-65 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4-65A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5996-00-928-2839INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,AUDIO-RADIO FREQUENCY
AM4826U
5960-00-958-9146INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6680-01-273-0206INTERCHANGEABLE
FLOAT,METER,FLOW RATE INDICATING
C11835BPC7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-243-5017?

NSN 5960-00-243-5017 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 5960-00-243-5017?

NSN 5960-00-243-5017 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 8165M4-65 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4-65A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-243-5017?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5960-00-243-5017: 5996-00-928-2839, 5960-00-958-9146, 6680-01-273-0206. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8165M4-65?

Key specifications for 8165M4-65: Tube Type: TETRODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 4-65A TYPE A. 3 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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