The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-163-6416, 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 Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-163-6416 |
| Primary Part Number | L-4898 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| L-4898 PRIMARY | Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HY-1ON | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 956-089-0002 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| HY-10N | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc |
NSN 5960-01-163-6416 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-163-6416 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: L-4898 (Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc).
Key specifications for L-4898: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Special Features: WEAPON SYSTEM ESSENTIAL; ENVELOPE MATERIAL: CERAMIC AND METAL; MFG CLASS: THYRATRON; End Item Identification: B-52, C-135 AIRCRAFT. 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 5960-01-163-6416 has DEMIL Code D. 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.