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MIL-E-1/837Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-501-1066 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-501-1066 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-501-1066. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-E-1/837.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TRANSMIT-RECEIVE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6560 TYPE
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-501-1066, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-501-1066
Primary Part NumberMIL-E-1/837
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Tube TypeTRANSMIT-RECEIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6560 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5950-00-133-15736560 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-E-1/837 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
6560 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5950-00-133-1573INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
6560
4720-00-374-2218INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
5365-00-474-3417INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,MACHINE THREAD
6560
5330-00-630-1800INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
N-14814-B
3120-00-630-3309INTERCHANGEABLE
ROLLER,LINEAR-ROTARY MOTION
6625-01-108-3323INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTE
65/60
5305-01-254-7142INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
6560
6140-01-314-3791INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
65-60
6625-01-367-9482INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTANCE STANDARD
6560
5905-01-439-7213INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
71011854001
5998-01-546-5468INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY EQUALIZER
65-60
2540-01-565-0741INTERCHANGEABLE
ARM,DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL
1900009

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-501-1066?

NSN 5960-00-501-1066 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-501-1066?

NSN 5960-00-501-1066 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-E-1/837 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 6560 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-501-1066?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-501-1066: 5950-00-133-1573, 4720-00-374-2218, 5365-00-474-3417 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-E-1/837?

Key specifications for MIL-E-1/837: Tube Type: TRANSMIT-RECEIVE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6560 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-501-1066 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-501-1066 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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