The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-556-1292, 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1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-556-1292 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRIODE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5691 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products |
| 5691 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rca Corp New Products Div |
NSN 5960-00-556-1292 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-615-5601, 9330-01-337-8404, 2530-01-617-2754. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-556-1292: Tube Type: TRIODE. 1 specification is 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.
NSN 5960-00-556-1292 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.