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5998Electron Tube

Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-272-8552 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-272-8552 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-272-8552. Primary manufacturer part number: 5998.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TRIODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5998 TYPE
  • 3 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 5960-00-272-8552, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-272-8552
Primary Part Number5998
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
Tube TypeTRIODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5998 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5940-00-177-4420 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
5306-00-215-717911144 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt
Sachs-Boge of America
5905-00-937-401384146 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
Shiloh Industries Inc
3460-01-479-15855998 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,parallel,machinist's
Eaton Aeroquip Llc Dba Jackson North 1 Div Fluid and Electrical Distribution
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5998 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5998 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1-268 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5940-00-177-4420INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
5306-00-215-7179INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT
11144
5905-00-937-4013INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
84146
3460-01-479-1585INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,PARALLEL,MACHINIST'S
5998

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-272-8552?

NSN 5960-00-272-8552 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 5960-00-272-8552?

NSN 5960-00-272-8552 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 5998 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5998 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1-268 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-272-8552?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5960-00-272-8552: 5940-00-177-4420, 5306-00-215-7179, 5905-00-937-4013 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5998?

Key specifications for 5998: Tube Type: TRIODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5998 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-272-8552 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-272-8552 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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