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MIL-PRF-1/973Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-542-6544 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-542-6544 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-542-6544. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-1/973.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5980 TYPE
  • 4 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 5960-00-542-6544, 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 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-542-6544
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-1/973
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
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5980 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
3020-00-090-35755980A INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,antibacklash,spur
Cornell-Carr Co., Inc.
5905-00-456-02415980A INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc
5360-00-872-5259 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
5998-01-201-77705980 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Video Display Corporation
5960-01-349-5525 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-1/973 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1-973 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5980A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5980 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
3020-00-090-3575INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,ANTIBACKLASH,SPUR
5980A
5905-00-456-0241INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5980A
5360-00-872-5259INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5998-01-201-7770INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
5980
5960-01-349-5525INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-542-6544?

NSN 5960-00-542-6544 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 5960-00-542-6544?

NSN 5960-00-542-6544 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-1/973 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1-973 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5980A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5980 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-542-6544?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5960-00-542-6544: 3020-00-090-3575, 5905-00-456-0241, 5360-00-872-5259 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-1/973?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-1/973: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC AND METAL; MFG CLASS: GEIGER-M; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5980 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-542-6544 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-542-6544 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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