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5896Electron Tube

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. · NSN 5960-00-617-8964 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-617-8964 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-617-8964. Primary manufacturer part number: 5896.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5896 TYPE
  • Tube Type: DIODE
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-617-8964, 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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.. 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. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-617-8964
Primary Part Number5896
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5896 TYPE
Tube TypeDIODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
2530-00-217-9545FC13703 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,hydraulic Brake Master
Federal Mogul Corp Sub Wagner Brake Moog Automotive Div
5960-00-248-3091 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5950-00-295-8213D687919SUBB INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field
5935-00-581-32425896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company
5935-00-702-60245362 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
8115-00-935-58965896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Box,shipping
Connecticut Container Corp. Dba Connecticut Container Corp
5305-01-089-74595896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw
Fwd Seagrave Holdings Lp
6670-01-326-62245896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scale,mail and Parcel Post
Pitney Bowes Inc.
6680-01-365-75865896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Control,rate of Flow,liquid
Brooks Instrument Llc
5360-01-459-53945896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
O F Mossberg & Sons Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5896 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
5896 Electronic Industries Association
5896 General Electric Company (USA)
Related Parts
2530-00-217-9545INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER
FC13703
5960-00-248-3091INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5950-00-295-8213INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
D687919SUBB
5935-00-581-3242INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5896
5935-00-702-6024INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
5362
8115-00-935-5896INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX,SHIPPING
5896
5305-01-089-7459INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW
5896
6670-01-326-6224INTERCHANGEABLE
SCALE,MAIL AND PARCEL POST
5896
6680-01-365-7586INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROL,RATE OF FLOW,LIQUID
5896
5360-01-459-5394INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5896
4920-01-539-3806INTERCHANGEABLE
ESD GLOVES SIZE 11,
5896

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-617-8964?

NSN 5960-00-617-8964 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-617-8964?

NSN 5960-00-617-8964 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 5896 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.), 5896 (Electronic Industries Association), 5896 (General Electric Company).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-617-8964?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5960-00-617-8964: 2530-00-217-9545, 5960-00-248-3091, 5950-00-295-8213 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5896?

Key specifications for 5896: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5896 TYPE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS; Tube Type: DIODE. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-617-8964 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-617-8964 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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