The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-685-9003, 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 Mpd Components, Inc.. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-685-9003 |
| Primary Part Number | 6BC7 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Mpd Components, Inc. |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Tube Type | TRIPLE DIODE |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 830 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6BC7 | Mpd Components, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5960006859003 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
| RELEASE830 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| DMS 82109B | 5/9 Secondary reference Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) |
| 1889294PC142 | 5/9 Secondary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 6BC7 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6BC7 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6BC7 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-685-9003 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Mpd Components, Inc., classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: cancelled.
NSN 5960-00-685-9003 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6BC7 (Mpd Components, Inc.).
Key specifications for 6BC7: Tube Type: TRIPLE DIODE; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 830 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-00-685-9003 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
NSN 5960-00-685-9003 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.
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.