The Tube Electron, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-402-3609, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Tube Electron |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware (FSG 59) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-402-3609 |
| Item Name | Tube Electron |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0A2WA | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-402-3609 is a Tube Electron, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-503-4880, 5960-00-617-6367. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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 5960-00-402-3609 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.