The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-296-4054, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is General Motors Corp. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-296-4054 |
| Primary Part Number | 710216 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | General Motors Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | DIODE |
| Envelope Medium Type | GAS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 710216 | General Motors Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 710216 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-296-4054 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by General Motors Corp, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-296-4054 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 710216 (General Motors Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5820-01-344-9877. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 710216: Tube Type: DIODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Envelope Medium Type: GAS. 2 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.
NSN 5960-00-296-4054 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.