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5896Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-248-3091 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-248-3091 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-248-3091. Primary manufacturer part number: 5896.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5896 TYPE
  • Tube Type: DUODIODE
  • 4 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 5960-00-248-3091, 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 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-248-3091
Primary Part Number5896
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 Data5896 TYPE
Tube TypeDUODIODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
2530-00-217-9545FC13703 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,hydraulic Brake Master
Federal Mogul Corp Sub Wagner Brake Moog Automotive Div
5950-00-295-8213D687919SUBB INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field
5935-00-581-32425896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company
5960-00-617-8964 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5935-00-702-60245362 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
8115-00-935-58965896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Box,shipping
Connecticut Container Corp. Dba Connecticut Container Corp
5305-01-089-74595896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw
Fwd Seagrave Holdings Lp
6670-01-326-62245896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scale,mail and Parcel Post
Pitney Bowes Inc.
6680-01-365-75865896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Control,rate of Flow,liquid
Brooks Instrument Llc
5360-01-459-53945896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
O F Mossberg & Sons Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5896 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-E-1/174 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
254-0901-000 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
DMS 80034B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
Related Parts
2530-00-217-9545INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER
FC13703
5950-00-295-8213INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
D687919SUBB
5935-00-581-3242INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5896
5960-00-617-8964INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5935-00-702-6024INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
5362
8115-00-935-5896INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX,SHIPPING
5896
5305-01-089-7459INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW
5896
6670-01-326-6224INTERCHANGEABLE
SCALE,MAIL AND PARCEL POST
5896
6680-01-365-7586INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROL,RATE OF FLOW,LIQUID
5896
5360-01-459-5394INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5896
4920-01-539-3806INTERCHANGEABLE
ESD GLOVES SIZE 11,
5896

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-248-3091?

NSN 5960-00-248-3091 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 5960-00-248-3091?

NSN 5960-00-248-3091 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 5896 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-E-1/174 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 254-0901-000 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems), DMS 80034B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-248-3091?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5960-00-248-3091: 2530-00-217-9545, 5950-00-295-8213, 5935-00-581-3242 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5896?

Key specifications for 5896: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5896 TYPE; Tube Type: DUODIODE; Special Features: RECEIVING; SUBMINIATURE 400MC; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-248-3091 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-248-3091 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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