The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-552-1940, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 7 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-552-1940 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | HEPTODE |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 1179 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6CS6 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mpd Components, Inc. |
| 6CS6 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6CS6 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| DMS 84114B | 5/9 Secondary reference Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) |
| 6CS6 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products |
| 6CS6 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RELEASE1179 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-552-1940 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-552-1940: Tube Type: HEPTODE; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 1179 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.