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6872Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-542-7079 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-542-7079 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-542-7079. Primary manufacturer part number: 6872.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6872 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 5960-00-542-7079, 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. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-542-7079
Primary Part Number6872
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 TypePENTODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6872 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5330-00-009-92256872 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal
Velan Valve Corp.
5960-00-165-2928 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-359-9487200 72 H B INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Norma Pennsylvania Inc. Div Breeze Industrial Products
5950-01-043-20035904793 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
5305-01-220-816790386-M14 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,counter-Bore
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
4820-01-444-09946872 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,orifice
Romac Industries, Inc. Dba Hays Fluid Controls Div Hays Fluid Controls Division
4730-01-595-58766872 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Ideal Industries, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6872 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1-1137 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5330-00-009-9225INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL
6872
5960-00-165-2928INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
4730-00-359-9487INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
200 72 H B
5950-01-043-2003INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5904793
5305-01-220-8167INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,COUNTER-BORE
90386-M14
4820-01-444-0994INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,ORIFICE
6872
4730-01-595-5876INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
6872

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-542-7079?

NSN 5960-00-542-7079 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 5960-00-542-7079?

NSN 5960-00-542-7079 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 6872 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1-1137 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-542-7079?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5960-00-542-7079: 5330-00-009-9225, 5960-00-165-2928, 4730-00-359-9487 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6872?

Key specifications for 6872: Tube Type: PENTODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6872 TYPE. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-542-7079 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-542-7079 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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