The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-952-6705, 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 Mpd Components, Inc.. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-952-6705 |
| Primary Part Number | 6FM8 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Mpd Components, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRIODE |
| Specification/standard Data | 80131-RELEASE 2420 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6FM8 | Mpd Components, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6FM8 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RELEASE2420 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-952-6705 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Mpd Components, Inc., classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-952-6705 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6FM8 (Mpd Components, Inc.).
Key specifications for 6FM8: Tube Type: TRIODE; Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE 2420 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION. 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.
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.