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255-0242-00Electron Tube

Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems · NSN 5960-00-729-5600 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-729-5600 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-729-5600. Primary manufacturer part number: 255-0242-00.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5840 TYPE
  • 7 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-729-5600, 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 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 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
NSN5960-00-729-5600
Primary Part Number255-0242-00
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5840 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5310-00-185-6357 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,round
5960-00-230-5241 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
3120-00-353-8716 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing Half,sleeve
2805-00-423-1837 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guide,valve Stem
2930-00-608-584705145577 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pump Assy,raw Water
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc
2520-00-734-81625840 INTERCHANGEABLE
Case
Eaton Corp Transmission Div
5905-00-779-8415576R089H04 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
5960-00-951-0539 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6680-01-011-88815840 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,metering
Ametek Inc Schutte and Koerting Div
5998-01-102-13620010158 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Niwc Pacific San Diego Navy Erp Dba Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Div Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
255-0242-00 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
5840 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA)
255-0242-000 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
5840 Electronic Industries Association
5840 Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm (DEU)
5840 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
5840 Tdk Electronics Ag (DEU)
Related Parts
5310-00-185-6357INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,ROUND
5960-00-230-5241INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
3120-00-353-8716INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING HALF,SLEEVE
2805-00-423-1837INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,VALVE STEM
2930-00-608-5847INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP ASSY,RAW WATER
05145577
2520-00-734-8162INTERCHANGEABLE
CASE
5840
5905-00-779-8415INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
576R089H04
5960-00-951-0539INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6680-01-011-8881INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,METERING
5840
5998-01-102-1362INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
0010158
6810-01-166-3491INTERCHANGEABLE
LITHIUM CARBONATE
5840-125
5961-01-350-1018INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
5840

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-729-5600?

NSN 5960-00-729-5600 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-729-5600?

NSN 5960-00-729-5600 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 255-0242-00 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems), 5840 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms), 255-0242-000 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems), 5840 (Electronic Industries Association), 5840 (Epcos Ag Abt. Pr Roe K Pm) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-729-5600?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-729-5600: 5310-00-185-6357, 5960-00-230-5241, 3120-00-353-8716 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 255-0242-00?

Key specifications for 255-0242-00: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS3AWGHDABR; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5840 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-729-5600 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-729-5600 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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