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959Electron Tube

Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div · NSN 5960-00-617-8957 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-617-8957 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-617-8957. Primary manufacturer part number: 959.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 959 TYPE
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-617-8957, 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 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-617-8957
Primary Part Number959
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data959 TYPE
Tube TypePENTODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6240-00-014-28701066620-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,glow
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5970-00-038-7470421836-02 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulator,bushing
Winchester Interconnect Corporation Dba Winchester Interconnect Div Winchester Interconnect
5960-00-114-3824 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
3110-00-156-481510042 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Black and Decker Us Inc
5950-00-228-4704 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
3030-00-289-852132664 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belts,v,matched Set
Contitech Usa, Inc Dba Veyance Technologies
5330-00-334-5755959-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,wiper
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Div Engineered Polymer Systems Division (eps)
5915-00-513-3505363-1130P2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5305-00-545-0746959 INTERCHANGEABLE
Setscrew
Fluid Power, Inc.
5960-00-617-8948 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
959 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
DMS 83004B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
959 Electronic Industries Association
Related Parts
6240-00-014-2870INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,GLOW
1066620-1
5970-00-038-7470INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATOR,BUSHING
421836-02
5960-00-114-3824INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
3110-00-156-4815INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
10042
5950-00-228-4704INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
3030-00-289-8521INTERCHANGEABLE
BELTS,V,MATCHED SET
32664
5330-00-334-5755INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,WIPER
959-3
5915-00-513-3505INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
363-1130P2
5305-00-545-0746INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
959
5960-00-617-8948INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-617-9086INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-617-9113INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-617-8957?

NSN 5960-00-617-8957 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-617-8957?

NSN 5960-00-617-8957 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 959 (Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div), DMS 83004B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)), 959 (Electronic Industries Association).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-617-8957?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-617-8957: 6240-00-014-2870, 5970-00-038-7470, 5960-00-114-3824 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 959?

Key specifications for 959: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 959 TYPE; Tube Type: PENTODE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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