FSC 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Government record, cited
Also searched as5960-01-172-9724 ·
5960011729724 ·
NIIN 011729724 ·
01-172-9724 ·
FSC 5960 Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Nearby stock numbers← 5960-01-172-8617 Electron Tube
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5960-01-172-9893 →
Features
Electron Tube — FSC 5960
Tube Type: SPARK GAP
Envelope Medium Type: GAS
Identification
NSN: 5960-01-172-9724
NIIN: 011729724
FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-172-9724, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5960-01-172-9724
Item Name
Electron Tube
FSC / FSG
5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Status
ACTIVE
Tube Type
SPARK GAP
Envelope Medium Type
GAS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6850-01-371-9163CG-90 SURFACE SAVER-BULKPOSSIBLE MATCH
DEICING COMPOUND
Possible match (shared part number)Cargill Inc
6850-01-371-9164CG-90 SURFACE SAVER-ITNPOSSIBLE MATCH
DEICING COMPOUND
Possible match (shared part number)Cargill Inc
6850-01-371-9165CG-90 ORIGINAL DEICERPOSSIBLE MATCH
DEICING COMPOUND
Possible match (shared part number)Cargill Inc
6850-01-390-9681CG-90 ORIGINALPOSSIBLE MATCH
DEICING COMPOUND
Possible match (shared part number)Cargill Inc
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
CG-90
3/9Design control — primary reference
Cp Clare Corp North American Sales Operations
Related Parts
6850-01-371-9163POSSIBLE MATCH
DEICING COMPOUND
CG-90 SURFACE SAVER-BULK
6850-01-371-9164POSSIBLE MATCH
DEICING COMPOUND
CG-90 SURFACE SAVER-ITN
6850-01-371-9165POSSIBLE MATCH
DEICING COMPOUND
CG-90 ORIGINAL DEICER
6850-01-390-9681POSSIBLE MATCH
DEICING COMPOUND
CG-90 ORIGINAL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5960-01-172-9724?
NSN 5960-01-172-9724 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5960-01-172-9724?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6850-01-371-9163, 6850-01-371-9164, 6850-01-371-9165. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5960-01-172-9724?
Key specifications for 5960-01-172-9724: Tube Type: SPARK GAP; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS AND METAL; Envelope Medium Type: GAS. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5960-01-172-9724 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
What is the DEMIL code for NSN 5960-01-172-9724?
NSN 5960-01-172-9724 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.