The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-172-8617, 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 Naval Sea Systems Command. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-172-8617 |
| Primary Part Number | 3146557 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3146557 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 563156-000 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 563156-000 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
| T-6977 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-172-8617 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-172-8617 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3146557 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 563156-000 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms).
Key specifications for 3146557: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS; MFG CLASS: SPECIAL QUALITY INDICATOR TUBE. 0 specifications are 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.
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.