The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-249-4952, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-249-4952 |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Slot Length | 0.203 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Angle Between Mounting Facility and Tension Loop Centerlines in Deg | 90.0 |
| Style Designator | SINGLE FOOT, CLIP LOCKED, TENSION CLAMP |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | SNAP FASTENER |
| Distance From Retainer Center to End of Extended Clip | 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electron Tube Base Accommodated Diameter | +1.136 TO 1.175 INCHES IN |
| Angle Between Mounting Facility and Loop Hinge Centerlines in Deg | 158.0 |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.144 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| P721904-3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div |
| P721904-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
NSN 5960-00-249-4952 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-249-4952: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Slot Length: 0.203 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.