The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-400-0903, 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 Mpd Components, Inc.. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5960-00-400-0903 |
| Primary Part Number | MA285 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Mpd Components, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | MAGNETRON |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MA285 PRIMARY | Mpd Components, Inc. (USA) |
| MA285 | Semic Rf Electronic Gmbh (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 47-020872-01 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Es Defensive Systems Division |
| MA285 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-400-0903 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Mpd Components, Inc., classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-400-0903 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: MA285 (Mpd Components, Inc.), MA285 (Semic Rf Electronic Gmbh).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6530-01-691-2248. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MA285: Tube Type: MAGNETRON; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC. 1 specification is 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 5960-00-400-0903 has DEMIL Code D. 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.