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MIL-H-65AElectron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-958-9146 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-958-9146 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-958-9146. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-H-65A.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 8165 TYPE
  • 8 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-958-9146, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-958-9146
Primary Part NumberMIL-H-65A
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Tube TypeTETRODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data8165 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
2990-00-004-8351T-8165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Muffler,exhaust
Cummins Filtration Inc.
5960-00-243-5017 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5310-00-448-14098165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,spring Tension
Telemechanics Inc
4310-00-465-10908165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring Set,piston
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
5325-00-721-5235221 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grommet,nonmetallic
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Div O-Ring Division
3895-00-758-97107700086 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tank,distributor Bituminous
Ed Etnyre & Co
4140-00-774-85148165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Impeller,fan,centrifugal
Way Wolff Associates Inc
4730-00-834-5456 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,straight,tube to Hose
5996-00-928-2839AM4826U INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier,audio-Radio Frequency
Joint Electronics Type Designation System
5930-00-982-7682 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-H-65A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4-65A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
8165/4-65A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-1/876 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1-876 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
290-1120P1 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
8165 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
QB3/200 Amperex Electronic Corp (USA)
Related Parts
2990-00-004-8351INTERCHANGEABLE
MUFFLER,EXHAUST
T-8165
5960-00-243-5017INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5310-00-448-1409INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,SPRING TENSION
8165
4310-00-465-1090INTERCHANGEABLE
RING SET,PISTON
8165
5325-00-721-5235INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
221
3895-00-758-9710INTERCHANGEABLE
TANK,DISTRIBUTOR BITUMINOUS
7700086
4140-00-774-8514INTERCHANGEABLE
IMPELLER,FAN,CENTRIFUGAL
8165
4730-00-834-5456INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO HOSE
5996-00-928-2839INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,AUDIO-RADIO FREQUENCY
AM4826U
5930-00-982-7682INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5998-01-005-7516INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
8165
5935-01-011-7658INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-958-9146?

NSN 5960-00-958-9146 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-958-9146?

NSN 5960-00-958-9146 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-H-65A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4-65A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 8165/4-65A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-1/876 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1-876 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-958-9146?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-958-9146: 2990-00-004-8351, 5960-00-243-5017, 5310-00-448-1409 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-H-65A?

Key specifications for MIL-H-65A: Tube Type: TETRODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 8165 TYPE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-958-9146 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-958-9146 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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