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256-0172-010Electron Tube

Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems · NSN 5960-00-978-4350 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-978-4350 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-978-4350. Primary manufacturer part number: 256-0172-010.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • 5 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-978-4350, 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 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-978-4350
Primary Part Number256-0172-010
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeTETRODE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
6650-00-513-5651 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lens,optical Instrument
5950-00-802-57614631 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Bourns Inc
1560-00-815-80674631 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bellows Seal
Flexco, Inc
5975-00-873-158227155 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,back
Egs Electrical Group Appleton Div
8040-00-947-5483 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adhesive
7025-01-012-31484631 INTERCHANGEABLE
Copy Unit,crt
Tektronix, Inc.
5905-01-044-2149 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
4130-01-413-06124631 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,air Conditioning
Airsan Corporation Dba Airsan Corp
5305-01-478-42254631 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,shoulder
Roller Bearing Co of America, Inc Div Pic Design
6520-01-556-136024-107043 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrodes,contrary,apex Locator
J. Morita U.s.a Inc Dba J Morita Usa Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4631 Rca Corp New Products Div (USA)
4631S Rca Corp New Products Div (USA)
4631 Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations (USA)
256-0172-010 PRIMARY Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
4631S/256-0172-010 Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division (USA)
Related Parts
6650-00-513-5651INTERCHANGEABLE
LENS,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT
5950-00-802-5761INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
4631
1560-00-815-8067INTERCHANGEABLE
BELLOWS SEAL
4631
5975-00-873-1582INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,BACK
27155
8040-00-947-5483INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE
7025-01-012-3148INTERCHANGEABLE
COPY UNIT,CRT
4631
5905-01-044-2149INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
4130-01-413-0612INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,AIR CONDITIONING
4631
5305-01-478-4225INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,SHOULDER
4631
6520-01-556-1360INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODES,CONTRARY,APEX LOCATOR
24-107043

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-978-4350?

NSN 5960-00-978-4350 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-978-4350?

NSN 5960-00-978-4350 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 4631 (Rca Corp New Products Div), 4631S (Rca Corp New Products Div), 4631 (Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations), 256-0172-010 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems), 4631S/256-0172-010 (Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-978-4350?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5960-00-978-4350: 6650-00-513-5651, 5950-00-802-5761, 1560-00-815-8067 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 256-0172-010?

Key specifications for 256-0172-010: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL :CERAMIC AND METAL; Tube Type: TETRODE. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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