NSN 5960-00-296-5509 · NIIN 002965509 · Part number 6396
Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning · FSC 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components · CAGE C5845
Government record, cited
NSN 5960-00-296-5509 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-296-5509. Manufacturer of record part number: 6396.
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NIIN 002965509 ·
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FSC 5960 Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · CAGE C5845 · 6396
Manufacturer of record: Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning
Identification
NSN: 5960-00-296-5509
NIIN: 002965509
FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Primary part number: 6396
Manufacturer: Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning
General Description
The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-296-5509, 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 Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5960-00-296-5509
Primary Part Number
6396
Item Name
Electron Tube
FSC / FSG
5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Manufacturer
Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning
Status
ACTIVE
Envelope Medium Type
GAS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points
Hazard
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5960-00-878-2935POSSIBLE MATCH
ELECTRON TUBE
Possible match (shared part number)
6680-01-086-76605131854POSSIBLE MATCH
GAGE ROD,LIQUID LEVEL
Possible match (shared part number)Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc
5915-01-275-783520936POSSIBLE MATCH
FILTER,BAND PASS
Possible match (shared part number)Alpha Components Inc
4030-01-294-8681POSSIBLE MATCH
HOOK,RELEASE
Possible match (shared part number)
4730-01-549-02266396POSSIBLE MATCH
CLAMP,HOSE
Possible match (shared part number)Epicor Industries Inc Ideal Div
3040-01-654-76226396POSSIBLE MATCH
CAP,GREASE
Possible match (shared part number)Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning (DEU)
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
6396
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5960-00-878-2935POSSIBLE MATCH
ELECTRON TUBE
6680-01-086-7660POSSIBLE MATCH
GAGE ROD,LIQUID LEVEL
5131854
5915-01-275-7835POSSIBLE MATCH
FILTER,BAND PASS
20936
4030-01-294-8681POSSIBLE MATCH
HOOK,RELEASE
4730-01-549-0226POSSIBLE MATCH
CLAMP,HOSE
6396
3040-01-654-7622POSSIBLE MATCH
CAP,GREASE
6396
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5960-00-296-5509?
NSN 5960-00-296-5509 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5960-00-296-5509?
NSN 5960-00-296-5509 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6396 (Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning).
What NSN replaces 5960-00-296-5509?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-878-2935, 6680-01-086-7660, 5915-01-275-7835. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 6396?
Key specifications for 6396: Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION: SWITCHING; ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS AND METAL; Envelope Medium Type: GAS. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5960-00-296-5509 hazardous material?
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
What is the DEMIL code for NSN 5960-00-296-5509?
NSN 5960-00-296-5509 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.