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502AElectron Tube

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5960-00-889-4093 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-889-4093 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-889-4093. Primary manufacturer part number: 502A.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Envelope Medium Type: GAS
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 502A TYPE A
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Electronic Industries Association
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-889-4093, 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 Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 3 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-889-4093
Primary Part Number502A
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusCANCELLED
Envelope Medium TypeGAS
Tube TypeTETRODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data502A TYPE A
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
4940-00-188-1494991137 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gun,hot Air
Te Connectivity Corporation Dba Raychem Product Division
2940-00-376-8579C121E INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell Div Consumer Products Group
6625-00-433-8511 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ohmmeter
6210-00-630-6797502A INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,indicator
Korry Electronics Co
5935-00-636-7206C52AZ INTERCHANGEABLE
Jack,telephone
Switchcraft Inc.
6625-00-965-8363502A INTERCHANGEABLE
Oscilloscope
Tektronix, Inc.
6250-01-111-5636502 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lampholder
Korry Electronics Co
6515-01-140-5257502A INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin Skull Lg 3 in
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6230-01-440-7467SPL-12W INTERCHANGEABLE
Searchlight
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
502A Electronic Industries Association
502A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
4940-00-188-1494INTERCHANGEABLE
GUN,HOT AIR
991137
2940-00-376-8579INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
C121E
6625-00-433-8511INTERCHANGEABLE
OHMMETER
6210-00-630-6797INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,INDICATOR
502A
5935-00-636-7206INTERCHANGEABLE
JACK,TELEPHONE
C52AZ
6625-00-965-8363INTERCHANGEABLE
OSCILLOSCOPE
502A
6250-01-111-5636INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMPHOLDER
502
6515-01-140-5257INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN SKULL LG 3 IN
502A
6230-01-440-7467INTERCHANGEABLE
SEARCHLIGHT
SPL-12W

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-889-4093?

NSN 5960-00-889-4093 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-889-4093?

NSN 5960-00-889-4093 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 502A (Electronic Industries Association), 502A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-889-4093?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5960-00-889-4093: 4940-00-188-1494, 2940-00-376-8579, 6625-00-433-8511 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 502A?

Key specifications for 502A: Envelope Medium Type: GAS; Tube Type: TETRODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 502A TYPE A; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:THYRATRON; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:METAL. 4 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-889-4093 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-889-4093 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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