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5904Electron Tube

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. · NSN 5960-00-686-8512 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-686-8512 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-686-8512. Primary manufacturer part number: 5904.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • 5 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 5960-00-686-8512, 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.. This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 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
NSN5960-00-686-8512
Primary Part Number5904
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5999-00-549-5561422176-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Contact,electrical
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
8115-00-935-59045904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Box,shipping
Connecticut Container Corp. Dba Connecticut Container Corp
4820-00-945-93085904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,lift-Check
Tactair Fluid Controls Inc
3040-01-009-381401009403 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lever,manual Control
Orscheln Products Llc
4820-01-036-74305904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,angle
Dragon Valves Inc
5905-01-060-90735904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder,resistor
Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
2040-01-272-51785904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Slat,special
Cookson Company the
5985-01-374-71745904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dummy Load,electrical
Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
7025-01-449-85815904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Codec,data Signal
Synoptics Communications Inc
5340-01-543-69205904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lever,manual Control
Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILE1TYPE5904 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
DMS 80034B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
5904 Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm (DEU)
5904 Tdk Electronics Ag (DEU)
5904 PRIMARY General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5999-00-549-5561INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
422176-8
8115-00-935-5904INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX,SHIPPING
5904
4820-00-945-9308INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,LIFT-CHECK
5904
3040-01-009-3814INTERCHANGEABLE
LEVER,MANUAL CONTROL
01009403
4820-01-036-7430INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,ANGLE
5904
5905-01-060-9073INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,RESISTOR
5904
2040-01-272-5178INTERCHANGEABLE
SLAT,SPECIAL
5904
5985-01-374-7174INTERCHANGEABLE
DUMMY LOAD,ELECTRICAL
5904
7025-01-449-8581INTERCHANGEABLE
CODEC,DATA SIGNAL
5904
5340-01-543-6920INTERCHANGEABLE
LEVER,MANUAL CONTROL
5904
5310-01-553-5991INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
5904
5340-01-556-5262INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,MOUNTING
5904-10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-686-8512?

NSN 5960-00-686-8512 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 5960-00-686-8512?

NSN 5960-00-686-8512 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MILE1TYPE5904 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), DMS 80034B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)), 5904 (Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm), 5904 (Tdk Electronics Ag), 5904 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-686-8512?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-686-8512: 5999-00-549-5561, 8115-00-935-5904, 4820-00-945-9308 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5904?

Key specifications for 5904: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS; MFG CLASS; SUBMINIATURE. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-686-8512 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-686-8512 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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