The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-791-8756, 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 Penta Financial, Inc. Dba Penta Laboratories. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-791-8756 |
| Primary Part Number | 12AU7WA |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Penta Financial, Inc. Dba Penta Laboratories |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRIODE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 12AU7WA TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 12AU7WA | Penta Financial, Inc. Dba Penta Laboratories (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 12AU7WA | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 12AU7WA | 5/9 Secondary reference Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace As Avd Asker |
NSN 5960-00-791-8756 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Penta Financial, Inc. Dba Penta Laboratories, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-791-8756 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 12AU7WA (Penta Financial, Inc. Dba Penta Laboratories).
Key specifications for 12AU7WA: Tube Type: TRIODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 12AU7WA TYPE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 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 5960-00-791-8756 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.