The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-617-5807, 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 Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-617-5807 |
| Primary Part Number | BL397 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BL397 | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BL397 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| BL397 | 5/9 Secondary reference American Business Alliance, Inc. Dba Omni Wave |
NSN 5960-00-617-5807 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-617-5807 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BL397 (Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning).
Key specifications for BL397: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC; MFG. CLASS: TR TUBE. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.