The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-296-0981, 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10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-296-0981 |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated | 9 |
| Style Designator | IRREGULAR |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | FRICTION FASTENER |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Mounting Stud Length | 1.062 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Material | STEEL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| K877563-502 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
| K877563-502 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div |
NSN 5960-00-296-0981 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-296-0981: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: 9; Style Designator: IRREGULAR. 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.