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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

12709Retainer,electron Tube

L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division · NSN 5960-00-280-6446 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-280-6446 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-280-6446. Primary manufacturer part number: 12709.
Features
  • Retainer,electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Electron Tube Base Accommodated Diameter: +1.985 TO 2.031 INCHES IN
  • Accommodated Item Securing Device Type: CLAMP
  • Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility: 1.255 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.166 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-280-6446, 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 L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-280-6446
Primary Part Number12709
Item NameRetainer,electron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerL3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division
StatusACTIVE
Electron Tube Base Accommodated Diameter+1.985 TO 2.031 INCHES IN
Accommodated Item Securing Device TypeCLAMP
Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility1.255 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.166 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
2910-00-064-773507-1613781 INTERCHANGEABLE
Carburetor,float
Tvh Parts Co.
4820-00-723-583048077 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,valve
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
5970-01-074-436312709 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulator,plate
Grimes Aerospace Company
5998-01-279-7867401775 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Astronics Test Systems Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
12709 L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division (USA)
Related Parts
2910-00-064-7735INTERCHANGEABLE
CARBURETOR,FLOAT
07-1613781
4820-00-723-5830INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
48077
5970-01-074-4363INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATOR,PLATE
12709
5998-01-279-7867INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
401775

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-280-6446?

NSN 5960-00-280-6446 is a Retainer,electron Tube, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-280-6446?

NSN 5960-00-280-6446 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 12709 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-280-6446?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5960-00-280-6446: 2910-00-064-7735, 4820-00-723-5830, 5970-01-074-4363 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12709?

Key specifications for 12709: Overall Height: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electron Tube Base Accommodated Diameter: +1.985 TO 2.031 INCHES IN; Accommodated Item Securing Device Type: CLAMP; Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility: 1.255 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 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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