The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-818-8949, 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 Unisys Corporation Dba Unisys Corp. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-818-8949 |
| Primary Part Number | BD316 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Unisys Corporation Dba Unisys Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Envelope Medium Type | VACUUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BD316 PRIMARY | Unisys Corporation Dba Unisys Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 9156771 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
NSN 5960-00-818-8949 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Unisys Corporation Dba Unisys Corp, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-818-8949 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BD316 (Unisys Corporation Dba Unisys Corp).
Key specifications for BD316: Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:BEAM SWITCHING,HIGH VACUUM; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM. 1 specification is 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 5960-00-818-8949 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.