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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

6BA6Electron Tube

U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration · NSN 5960-00-556-1329 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-556-1329 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-556-1329. Primary manufacturer part number: 6BA6.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • 6 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-556-1329, 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 U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-556-1329
Primary Part Number6BA6
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerU S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypePENTODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5960-00-134-6004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-166-7659 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5749W General Electric Co Lamp Div (USA)
6BA6 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
6BA6 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
6BA6 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
6BA6 Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin (USA)
6BA6 PRIMARY U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (USA)
Related Parts
5960-00-134-6004INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-166-7659INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-556-1329?

NSN 5960-00-556-1329 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-556-1329?

NSN 5960-00-556-1329 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 5749W (General Electric Co Lamp Div), 6BA6 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.), 6BA6 (Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div), 6BA6 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products), 6BA6 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-556-1329?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5960-00-556-1329: 5960-00-134-6004, 5960-00-166-7659. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6BA6?

Key specifications for 6BA6: Tube Type: PENTODE. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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