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4042Electron Tube

Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products · NSN 5960-00-724-2073 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-724-2073 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-724-2073. Primary manufacturer part number: 4042.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TRIODE
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-724-2073, 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 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-724-2073
Primary Part Number4042
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distribution and Special Products
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeTRIODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5960-00-051-0132104,210 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division
5960-00-147-986195G3244 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Herley Chicago Dba Stewart Warner Electronics
5960-00-148-4493 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-165-2900 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-188-3899 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-262-0226 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-272-9181 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-422-0425104,212 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division
5960-00-583-0563 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-617-9048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4042 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
DMS 81051B Defense Electronics Supply Center (USA)
4042 Rca Corp Picture Tube Div (USA)
Related Parts
5960-00-051-0132INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
104,210
5960-00-147-9861INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
95G3244
5960-00-148-4493INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-165-2900INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-188-3899INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-262-0226INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-272-9181INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-422-0425INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
104,212
5960-00-583-0563INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-617-9048INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-647-2763INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-702-5301INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-724-2073?

NSN 5960-00-724-2073 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-724-2073?

NSN 5960-00-724-2073 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 4042 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products), DMS 81051B (Defense Electronics Supply Center), 4042 (Rca Corp Picture Tube Div).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-724-2073?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-724-2073: 5960-00-051-0132, 5960-00-147-9861, 5960-00-148-4493 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 4042?

Key specifications for 4042: Tube Type: TRIODE. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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