FSC 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Government record, cited
Also searched as5960-00-556-1290 ·
5960005561290 ·
NIIN 005561290 ·
00-556-1290 ·
FSC 5960 Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · 5654 · 5654
Nearby stock numbers← 5960-00-556-1288
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5960-00-556-1291 Electron Tube →
Features
Electron Tube — FSC 5960
Tube Type: PENTODE
Identification
NSN: 5960-00-556-1290
NIIN: 005561290
FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-556-1290, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5960-00-556-1290
Item Name
Electron Tube
FSC / FSG
5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Status
ACTIVE
Tube Type
PENTODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5950-00-645-0253773842POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,POWER
Possible match (shared part number)Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5960-00-669-6863POSSIBLE MATCH
ELECTRON TUBE
Possible match (shared part number)
6530-01-320-75105654POSSIBLE MATCH
WRAPPER,STERILIZATION
Possible match (shared part number)Maxxim Medical Case Management Div.
9905-01-734-11415654POSSIBLE MATCH
SIGN
Possible match (shared part number)Bourne Group, Llc
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
5654
3/9Design control — primary reference
Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products
5654
5/9Secondary reference
Rca Corp New Products Div
Related Parts
5950-00-645-0253POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,POWER
773842
5960-00-669-6863POSSIBLE MATCH
ELECTRON TUBE
6530-01-320-7510POSSIBLE MATCH
WRAPPER,STERILIZATION
5654
9905-01-734-1141POSSIBLE MATCH
SIGN
5654
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5960-00-556-1290?
NSN 5960-00-556-1290 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5960-00-556-1290?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-645-0253, 5960-00-669-6863, 6530-01-320-7510. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5960-00-556-1290?
Key specifications for 5960-00-556-1290: Tube Type: PENTODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5960-00-556-1290 hazardous material?
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.