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5550Electron Tube

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5960-00-669-8515 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-669-8515 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-669-8515. Primary manufacturer part number: 5550.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5550 TYPE
  • Tube Type: IGNITRON
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Electronic Industries Association
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-669-8515, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 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: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-669-8515
Primary Part Number5550
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5550 TYPE
Tube TypeIGNITRON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5998-00-007-70535550 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Aqua Measure Instrument Co Inc Dba Moisture Register Products
5950-00-051-539755-50 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Dongan Electric Manufacturing Company
8940-00-057-7867 INTERCHANGEABLE
Soup and Gravy Base
6150-00-107-82087914-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,power,electrical
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
4730-00-172-0034AS15003-6P INTERCHANGEABLE
Fitting,lubrication
Sae International Dba Sae International
2930-00-350-92455550 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shutter,radiator
Evans Tempcon Michigan, Llc
6145-00-635-550714672 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Champlain Cable Leeds Corporation
5975-00-702-2147 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing,electrical Conduit
1680-00-922-30745550 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clutch-Brake,se
Aerocontrolex Group, Inc. Div Talley Actuators
5935-00-925-6368109-5550 INTERCHANGEABLE
Polarizing Key,electrical Connec
Winchester Interconnect Corporation Dba Winchester Interconnect Div Winchester Interconnect
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5550 Electronic Industries Association
WL5550-681 Westinghouse Electric Corp (USA)
RELEASE 521 Electronic Industries Association
GL415 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA)
Related Parts
5998-00-007-7053INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
5550
5950-00-051-5397INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
55-50
8940-00-057-7867INTERCHANGEABLE
SOUP AND GRAVY BASE
6150-00-107-8208INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWER,ELECTRICAL
7914-5
4730-00-172-0034INTERCHANGEABLE
FITTING,LUBRICATION
AS15003-6P
2930-00-350-9245INTERCHANGEABLE
SHUTTER,RADIATOR
5550
6145-00-635-5507INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
14672
5975-00-702-2147INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
1680-00-922-3074INTERCHANGEABLE
CLUTCH-BRAKE,SE
5550
5935-00-925-6368INTERCHANGEABLE
POLARIZING KEY,ELECTRICAL CONNEC
109-5550
6510-00-998-2636INTERCHANGEABLE
TOWEL PACK,SURGICAL
3439-01-097-8589INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,SOLDERING IRON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-669-8515?

NSN 5960-00-669-8515 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-669-8515?

NSN 5960-00-669-8515 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 5550 (Electronic Industries Association), WL5550-681 (Westinghouse Electric Corp), RELEASE 521 (Electronic Industries Association), GL415 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-669-8515?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-669-8515: 5998-00-007-7053, 5950-00-051-5397, 8940-00-057-7867 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5550?

Key specifications for 5550: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: METAL; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5550 TYPE; Tube Type: IGNITRON. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-669-8515 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-669-8515 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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