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6197Electron Tube

General Electric Co Apparatus Group · NSN 5960-00-690-9659 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-690-9659 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-690-9659. Primary manufacturer part number: 6197.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6197 TYPE
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: General Electric Co Apparatus Group
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-690-9659, 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 Electric Co Apparatus Group. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 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
NSN5960-00-690-9659
Primary Part Number6197
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Apparatus Group
StatusCANCELLED
Tube TypePENTODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6197 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
3110-00-100-05740061088 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cup,tapered Roller Bearing
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5310-00-187-2340375083-65 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6610-00-223-4519 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate Assembly,ind
5340-00-321-555461-97 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring
Acf Industries Inc
5340-00-611-857147-267-456-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,angle
Bell Textron Inc
5960-00-680-9689 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
4010-00-688-9864ATSK1249CM INTERCHANGEABLE
Wire Rope Assembly,single Leg
Idsc Holdings Llc Div Snap-on Industrial, a Div. of Idsc Holdings , Llc
2805-00-695-14166197 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cam,generator Drive
Ge Aviation Systems Llc Dba Ge Aviation Div Information Systems - Germantown
5331-01-137-5022123157-012 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
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Bracket,mounting
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6197 General Electric Co Apparatus Group (USA)
6197 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
6197 Electronic Industries Association
6197 Rca Corp New Products Div (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-100-0574INTERCHANGEABLE
CUP,TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
0061088
5310-00-187-2340INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
375083-65
6610-00-223-4519INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE ASSEMBLY,IND
5340-00-321-5554INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING
61-97
5340-00-611-8571INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,ANGLE
47-267-456-1
5960-00-680-9689INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
4010-00-688-9864INTERCHANGEABLE
WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG
ATSK1249CM
2805-00-695-1416INTERCHANGEABLE
CAM,GENERATOR DRIVE
6197
5331-01-137-5022INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
123157-012
5340-01-466-5731INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,MOUNTING
7075
4210-01-592-8459INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING CUP,AIRCRAF
6197

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-690-9659?

NSN 5960-00-690-9659 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by General Electric Co Apparatus Group, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-690-9659?

NSN 5960-00-690-9659 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 6197 (General Electric Co Apparatus Group), 6197 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products), 6197 (Electronic Industries Association), 6197 (Rca Corp New Products Div).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-690-9659?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5960-00-690-9659: 3110-00-100-0574, 5310-00-187-2340, 6610-00-223-4519 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6197?

Key specifications for 6197: Tube Type: PENTODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6197 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-690-9659 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-690-9659 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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