The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-557-6384, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is British Sarozal Ltd. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-557-6384 |
| Primary Part Number | BS-6L6 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | British Sarozal Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BS-6L6 | British Sarozal Ltd (GBR) |
| 6L6 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6L6 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products |
| 6L6 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
NSN 5960-00-557-6384 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by British Sarozal Ltd, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-557-6384 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: BS-6L6 (British Sarozal Ltd), 6L6 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.).
Key specifications for BS-6L6: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: METAL; MFG CLASS: TRIODE AMPLIFIER. 0 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.