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MIL-PRF-1/1617Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-985-8884 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-985-8884 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-985-8884. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-1/1617.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: PENTODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5847A TYPE A
  • 6 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 5960-00-985-8884, 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 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-985-8884
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-1/1617
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 TypePENTODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data5847A TYPE A
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5975-00-176-9028 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,junction Box
6740-00-192-9281 INTERCHANGEABLE
Copying Machine,aperture Card
6220-00-350-6593 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,dome
6675-01-045-7813 INTERCHANGEABLE
Template Set,drafting
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-1/1617 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1-1617 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5847A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
404A Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters (USA)
404A American Telephone and Telegraph Co (USA)
404AELECTR0NTUBE At and T Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5975-00-176-9028INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,JUNCTION BOX
6740-00-192-9281INTERCHANGEABLE
COPYING MACHINE,APERTURE CARD
6220-00-350-6593INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,DOME
6675-01-045-7813INTERCHANGEABLE
TEMPLATE SET,DRAFTING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-985-8884?

NSN 5960-00-985-8884 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 5960-00-985-8884?

NSN 5960-00-985-8884 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-1/1617 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1-1617 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5847A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 404A (Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters), 404A (American Telephone and Telegraph Co) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-985-8884?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5960-00-985-8884: 5975-00-176-9028, 6740-00-192-9281, 6220-00-350-6593 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-1/1617?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-1/1617: Tube Type: PENTODE; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 5847A TYPE A. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-985-8884 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-985-8884 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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