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6BC4Electron Tube

Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products · NSN 5960-00-501-1488 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-501-1488 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-501-1488. Primary manufacturer part number: 6BC4.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 1297 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
  • Tube Type: TRIODE
  • 8 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-501-1488, 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 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, 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
NSN5960-00-501-1488
Primary Part Number6BC4
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distribution and Special Products
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE 1297 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Tube TypeTRIODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5960-00-054-7482 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-106-0694 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-114-3817 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-188-0830 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-188-084250B5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
General Electric Company
5960-00-188-3604 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-188-3958 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-189-5922 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-262-0151 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-615-0057 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6BC4 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
6BC4 Rca Corp Picture Tube Div (USA)
6BC4 Mpd Components, Inc. (USA)
RELEASE1297 Electronic Industries Association
1921-0004 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
6BC4 Electronic Industries Association
DMS 82109B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
6BC4 Philips Ecg Inc Div of North American Philips Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5960-00-054-7482INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-106-0694INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-114-3817INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-188-0830INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-188-0842INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
50B5
5960-00-188-3604INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-188-3958INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-189-5922INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-262-0151INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-615-0057INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-615-5613INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-617-8639INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-501-1488?

NSN 5960-00-501-1488 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-501-1488?

NSN 5960-00-501-1488 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 6BC4 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products), 6BC4 (Rca Corp Picture Tube Div), 6BC4 (Mpd Components, Inc.), RELEASE1297 (Electronic Industries Association), 1921-0004 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-501-1488?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-501-1488: 5960-00-054-7482, 5960-00-106-0694, 5960-00-114-3817 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6BC4?

Key specifications for 6BC4: Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 1297 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Tube Type: TRIODE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-501-1488 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-501-1488 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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