FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-581-8187, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
5960-00-581-8187
Item Name
Electron Tube
FSC / FSG
5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Status
ACTIVE
Tube Type
BALLAST
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
10-4C TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5905-00-690-08010852-0004POSSIBLE MATCH
RESISTOR,THERMAL
Possible match (shared part number)Amperite Co Inc
4730-00-908-6294POSSIBLE MATCH
CLAMP,HOSE
Possible match (shared part number)
5965-00-973-9974104CPOSSIBLE MATCH
MICROPHONE,CARBON
Possible match (shared part number)Shure Bros Inc
5996-00-994-3800POSSIBLE MATCH
AMPLIFIER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
Possible match (shared part number)
6625-01-008-4453145544-02POSSIBLE MATCH
METER,NULL
Possible match (shared part number)Ge Aviation Systems Llc
5411-01-602-3140104CPOSSIBLE MATCH
FLOOR,PORTABLE SHELTER
Possible match (shared part number)Networks Enterprises, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
10-4C
3/9Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5905-00-690-0801POSSIBLE MATCH
RESISTOR,THERMAL
0852-0004
4730-00-908-6294POSSIBLE MATCH
CLAMP,HOSE
5965-00-973-9974POSSIBLE MATCH
MICROPHONE,CARBON
104C
5996-00-994-3800POSSIBLE MATCH
AMPLIFIER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
6625-01-008-4453POSSIBLE MATCH
METER,NULL
145544-02
5411-01-602-3140POSSIBLE MATCH
FLOOR,PORTABLE SHELTER
104C
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5960-00-581-8187?
NSN 5960-00-581-8187 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5960-00-581-8187?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-690-0801, 4730-00-908-6294, 5965-00-973-9974. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5960-00-581-8187?
Key specifications for 5960-00-581-8187: Tube Type: BALLAST; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 10-4C TYPE. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5960-00-581-8187 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.