The Shield,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-882-3559, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 9 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-882-3559 |
| Item Name | Shield,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 TWIST LOCK SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated | T5 1-2 |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.917 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | VENTILATED TWIST LOCK |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | TWIST LOCK |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-S-24251 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 739508-2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
| 1856619-2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Naval Sea Systems Command |
| M24251/5-3 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-24251/5 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| STD242-804-1-2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| MILS24251-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS24232-3 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| MILS24251-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| M24251-3-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-882-3559 is a Shield,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: cancelled.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5960-00-882-3563. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-00-882-3559: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 TWIST LOCK SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 2.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: T5 1-2; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE. 8 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 5960-00-882-3559 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.
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.