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5899Electron Tube

Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-256-9989 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-256-9989 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-256-9989. Primary manufacturer part number: 5899.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5899 TYPE
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • 6 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments 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 5960-00-256-9989, 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 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments 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. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-256-9989
Primary Part Number5899
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5899 TYPE
Tube TypePENTODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
3020-00-231-87230P431 INTERCHANGEABLE
Link,roller Chain
Blaw-Knox Construction Equipment Co Div of White Consolidated Industries Inc
5960-00-262-0161 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
4510-00-273-1247 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod,lift,flush Bulb
2815-00-363-15684005899-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,oil Pump
Agco Corp Parts Opn
5330-00-364-494017433 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket,manifold
Dana Automotive Systems Group, Llc Dba Dana Sealing Products
5960-00-615-9972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-729-5601255-0308-000 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
5310-01-232-6598 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,special
7025-01-707-72295899 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter
International Business Machines Corporation Dba IBM
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5899 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-E-1/97 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5899 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
254-0930-00 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
5899 Mpd Components, Inc. (USA)
MIL5899A Inrcore, Llc Div Inrcore (USA)
Related Parts
3020-00-231-8723INTERCHANGEABLE
LINK,ROLLER CHAIN
0P431
5960-00-262-0161INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
4510-00-273-1247INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD,LIFT,FLUSH BULB
2815-00-363-1568INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,OIL PUMP
4005899-2
5330-00-364-4940INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET,MANIFOLD
17433
5960-00-615-9972INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-729-5601INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
255-0308-000
5310-01-232-6598INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,SPECIAL
7025-01-707-7229INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER
5899

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-256-9989?

NSN 5960-00-256-9989 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments 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 5960-00-256-9989?

NSN 5960-00-256-9989 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 5899 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-E-1/97 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5899 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 254-0930-00 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems), 5899 (Mpd Components, Inc.) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-256-9989?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5960-00-256-9989: 3020-00-231-8723, 5960-00-262-0161, 4510-00-273-1247 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5899?

Key specifications for 5899: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5899 TYPE; Special Features: RECEIVING; RELIABLE SUBMINIATURE 400MC SEMI-REMOTE CUTOFF; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Tube Type: PENTODE. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-256-9989 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-256-9989 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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