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8172Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-985-9089 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-985-9089 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-985-9089. Primary manufacturer part number: 8172.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: TETRODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 8172 TYPE
  • 3 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 5960-00-985-9089, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5960-00-985-9089
Primary Part Number8172
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 Data8172 TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5355-00-074-40455020-5622 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare
5120-00-261-2843J5772 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Stem,fluid Valve
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3530-00-363-8787 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sewing Machine,industrial
6680-00-426-0918 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft Assembly,flexible
2825-00-446-9255D15-653BPC711-712 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing with Key
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Marine Systems
5120-01-065-6783 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-01-256-04639393 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6220-01-583-8340 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8172 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-1/302 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILE1-302 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5355-00-074-4045INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
5020-5622
5120-00-261-2843INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,SOCKET WRENCH
J5772
4820-00-336-5227INTERCHANGEABLE
STEM,FLUID VALVE
G103,P/N 140
3530-00-363-8787INTERCHANGEABLE
SEWING MACHINE,INDUSTRIAL
6680-00-426-0918INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT ASSEMBLY,FLEXIBLE
2825-00-446-9255INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING WITH KEY
D15-653BPC711-712
5120-01-065-6783INTERCHANGEABLE
HOOK,MANHOLE COVER,HAND
6145-01-256-0463INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
9393
6220-01-583-8340INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,INDICATOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-985-9089?

NSN 5960-00-985-9089 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 5960-00-985-9089?

NSN 5960-00-985-9089 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 8172 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-1/302 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILE1-302 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-985-9089?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5960-00-985-9089: 5355-00-074-4045, 5120-00-261-2843, 4820-00-336-5227 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8172?

Key specifications for 8172: Tube Type: TETRODE; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL :CERAMIC AND METAL; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 8172 TYPE. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-985-9089 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-985-9089 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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