The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-491-7356, 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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware (FSG 59) |
| Manufacturers | L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo (CAGE 34228); Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec (CAGE 11312); Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 03956) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-491-7356 |
| Primary Part Number | M9162 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 885F052061 ITEM 79 | L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo (USA) |
| 52609 | L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo (USA) |
| M9162 PRIMARY | Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec (USA) |
| 885D052609 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M9162 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| M9162 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 370-112427-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| M9162 | 5/9 Secondary reference Watkins-Johnson Co |
| 885D052609 | 5/9 Secondary reference L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo |
NSN 5960-00-491-7356 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-491-7356 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 885F052061 ITEM 79 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo), 52609 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo), M9162 (Teledyne Defense Electronics, Llc Dba Teledyne Microwave Solutions Div Teledyne Mec), 885D052609 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-00-597-9672. 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 5960-00-491-7356 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.