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81AElectron Tube

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5960-00-578-8769 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-578-8769 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-578-8769. Primary manufacturer part number: 81A.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 81A TYPE A
  • Tube Type: RECTIFIER
  • Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Electronic Industries Association
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-578-8769, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 3 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-578-8769
Primary Part Number81A
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data81A TYPE A
Tube TypeRECTIFIER
Envelope Medium TypeVACUUM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
6625-00-239-888181A INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,test
Tektronix, Inc.
5935-00-498-00241203 INTERCHANGEABLE
Jack,tip
Halsit Holdings Llc Div Halsit Holdings, Llc Dba Abbatron
5345-00-602-6923IND1AMS42 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stone,sharpening
Ohmite Holding, L.l.c.
6625-00-815-83337527399 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,test
Lockheed Martin Corp Naval Electronics & Surveillance Systems
6665-01-048-892381 INTERCHANGEABLE
Probe,radiac
General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics
3040-01-191-8371 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,shouldered
4720-01-449-9834 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
81A Electronic Industries Association
Related Parts
6625-00-239-8881INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,TEST
81A
5935-00-498-0024INTERCHANGEABLE
JACK,TIP
1203
5345-00-602-6923INTERCHANGEABLE
STONE,SHARPENING
IND1AMS42
6625-00-815-8333INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,TEST
7527399
6665-01-048-8923INTERCHANGEABLE
PROBE,RADIAC
81
3040-01-191-8371INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
4720-01-449-9834INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-578-8769?

NSN 5960-00-578-8769 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-578-8769?

NSN 5960-00-578-8769 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 81A (Electronic Industries Association).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-578-8769?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5960-00-578-8769: 6625-00-239-8881, 5935-00-498-0024, 5345-00-602-6923 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 81A?

Key specifications for 81A: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 81A TYPE A; Tube Type: RECTIFIER; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:HALF WAVE HIGH VACUUM; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM. 4 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-578-8769 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-578-8769 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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