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8979Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-01-017-0989 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-01-017-0989 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-01-017-0989. Primary manufacturer part number: 8979.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: KLYSTRON
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MILE1 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • 2 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 5960-01-017-0989, 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 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5960-01-017-0989
Primary Part Number8979
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 TypeKLYSTRON
Test Data Document81349-MILE1 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5330-00-215-51217351163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
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9905-00-958-59298979 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,instruction
Honeywell Limited Dba Honeywell Aerospace Toronto Div Aerospace-Toronto
5640-01-550-46907000001330 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tape,duct
3m Company
6510-01-566-0702DP1033 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dural Regeneration Matrix
Integra Lifesciences Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8979 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-E-1/1762 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5330-00-215-5121INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
7351163
9905-00-958-5929INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,INSTRUCTION
8979
5640-01-550-4690INTERCHANGEABLE
TAPE,DUCT
7000001330
6510-01-566-0702INTERCHANGEABLE
DURAL REGENERATION MATRIX
DP1033

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-01-017-0989?

NSN 5960-01-017-0989 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 5960-01-017-0989?

NSN 5960-01-017-0989 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 8979 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-E-1/1762 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-01-017-0989?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5960-01-017-0989: 5330-00-215-5121, 9905-00-958-5929, 5640-01-550-4690 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8979?

Key specifications for 8979: Tube Type: KLYSTRON; Test Data Document: 81349-MILE1 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-01-017-0989 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-01-017-0989 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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