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6816Electron Tube

Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div · NSN 5960-00-878-2929 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-878-2929 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-878-2929. Primary manufacturer part number: 6816.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6816 TYPE
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-878-2929, 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 Distributor and Special Products Div. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-878-2929
Primary Part Number6816
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
StatusCANCELLED
Tube TypeTETRODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6816 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5930-00-258-5453 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle,switch
4730-00-278-2523 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
3415-00-364-09906816 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grinding Machine,utility
Black and Decker Us Inc
6645-00-570-0092 INTERCHANGEABLE
Timer
6910-00-809-6816800-6816 INTERCHANGEABLE
Moulage,war Wound
Nasco Healthcare Inc
5330-00-872-50546816 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Skf Usa Inc. Dba Skf Aerospace Sealing Solutions
4820-01-136-6538681-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,check
Admiral Valve Llc Dba Cpv Manufacturing
6515-01-317-85056816 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube Assembly,respiratory System
Bird Products Corp
4730-01-388-4713ST1063-16 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney
6210-01-428-42046816 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,indicator
Edro Corporation, the Dba Edro Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6816 Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div
MILE1-1239 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-258-5453INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,SWITCH
4730-00-278-2523INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
3415-00-364-0990INTERCHANGEABLE
GRINDING MACHINE,UTILITY
6816
6645-00-570-0092INTERCHANGEABLE
TIMER
6910-00-809-6816INTERCHANGEABLE
MOULAGE,WAR WOUND
800-6816
5330-00-872-5054INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
6816
4820-01-136-6538INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CHECK
681-6
6515-01-317-8505INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE ASSEMBLY,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
6816
4730-01-388-4713INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
ST1063-16
6210-01-428-4204INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,INDICATOR
6816

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-878-2929?

NSN 5960-00-878-2929 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-878-2929?

NSN 5960-00-878-2929 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 6816 (Rca Corp Distributor and Special Products Div), MILE1-1239 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-878-2929?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5960-00-878-2929: 5930-00-258-5453, 4730-00-278-2523, 3415-00-364-0990 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6816?

Key specifications for 6816: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL :CERAMIC AND METAL; Tube Type: TETRODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 6816 TYPE. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-878-2929 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-878-2929 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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