FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-600-5207, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Retainer,electron Tube
FSC / FSG
5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware (FSG 59)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5960-00-600-5207
Item Name
Retainer,electron Tube
FSC / FSG
5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
⇄Related Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
4820-01-116-587913596POSSIBLE MATCH
CAP,VALVE
Possible match (shared part number)Imi Cash Valve Inc
5950-01-232-410913596POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
Possible match (shared part number)Magnespec Inc
5935-01-250-0415G162472-6POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5310-01-262-513413596POSSIBLE MATCH
WASHER,LOCK
Possible match (shared part number)Brinkley Technology Group Llc Dba Hercules Manufacturing
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
13596
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
4820-01-116-5879POSSIBLE MATCH
CAP,VALVE
13596
5950-01-232-4109POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
13596
5935-01-250-0415POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
G162472-6
5310-01-262-5134POSSIBLE MATCH
WASHER,LOCK
13596
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5960-00-600-5207?
NSN 5960-00-600-5207 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5960-00-600-5207?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-116-5879, 5950-01-232-4109, 5935-01-250-0415. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 5960-00-600-5207 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.