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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

GL5686Electron Tube

General Electric Company · NSN 5960-00-509-3049 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-509-3049 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-509-3049. Primary manufacturer part number: GL5686.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: General Electric Company
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-509-3049, 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 General Electric Company. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-509-3049
Primary Part NumberGL5686
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypePENTODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5140-00-106-56165140-00-106-5616 INTERCHANGEABLE
Roll,tools and Accessories
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
3110-00-155-9145 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,thrust
4730-00-193-6968 INTERCHANGEABLE
Flange,pipe
5960-00-237-0077 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6250-00-284-0564328 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lampholder
Bryant Electric
6750-00-449-519001-18110 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mount,film Slide,photographic
Cds Supply Company, Inc.
5960-00-615-5637 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
4820-01-095-20169D7927 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,plug
Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
4920-01-270-7657568-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Test Set,stores Management Syste
General Dynamics Ots (aerospace), Inc. Dba General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems Div Seattle Operations
5895-01-462-4503 INTERCHANGEABLE
Modem,communications
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
GL5686 General Electric Company (USA)
GL5686 General Electric Co Power Tube Dept of Housewares and Radio Receiver Division of Consumer Products Group (USA)
5686 General Electric Company (USA)
Related Parts
5140-00-106-5616INTERCHANGEABLE
ROLL,TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
5140-00-106-5616
3110-00-155-9145INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,THRUST
4730-00-193-6968INTERCHANGEABLE
FLANGE,PIPE
5960-00-237-0077INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6250-00-284-0564INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMPHOLDER
328
6750-00-449-5190INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNT,FILM SLIDE,PHOTOGRAPHIC
01-18110
5960-00-615-5637INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
4820-01-095-2016INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,PLUG
9D7927
4920-01-270-7657INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,STORES MANAGEMENT SYSTE
568-6
5895-01-462-4503INTERCHANGEABLE
MODEM,COMMUNICATIONS
1005-01-665-4225INTERCHANGEABLE
ADJUSTING APPARATUS
5686

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-509-3049?

NSN 5960-00-509-3049 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by General Electric Company, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-509-3049?

NSN 5960-00-509-3049 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: GL5686 (General Electric Company), GL5686 (General Electric Co Power Tube Dept of Housewares and Radio Receiver Division of Consumer Products Group), 5686 (General Electric Company).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-509-3049?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5960-00-509-3049: 5140-00-106-5616, 3110-00-155-9145, 4730-00-193-6968 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of GL5686?

Key specifications for GL5686: Tube Type: PENTODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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