The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-032-4229, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-032-4229 |
| Primary Part Number | Y-503 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | TRIODE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Y-503 PRIMARY | Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 256-0190-010 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems |
NSN 5960-01-032-4229 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-032-4229 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: Y-503 (Communications & Power Industries Llc Dba Cpi Div Microwave Power Products Division - Eimac Operations).
Key specifications for Y-503: Tube Type: TRIODE; Special Features: MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION:PLANAR; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS AND PLASTIC. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-01-032-4229 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.