NSN 5960-01-256-6956 · NIIN 012566956 · Part number 437-3
Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp · FSC 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components · CAGE 70998
Government record, cited
NSN 5960-01-256-6956 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-01-256-6956. Manufacturer of record part number: 437-3.
Also searched as5960-01-256-6956 ·
5960012566956 ·
NIIN 012566956 ·
01-256-6956 ·
FSC 5960 Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware · CAGE 70998 · 437-3
Nearby stock numbers← 5960-01-256-4719 Electron Tube
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5960-01-257-0225 Electron Tube →
Features
Diode,rf Output — FSC 5960
1 manufacturer part number on file
Manufacturer of record: Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp
Identification
NSN: 5960-01-256-6956
NIIN: 012566956
FSC: 5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Primary part number: 437-3
Manufacturer: Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp
General Description
The Diode,rf Output, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-256-6956, 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 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Diode,rf Output
FSC / FSG
5960 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware (FSG 59)
Manufacturers
Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (CAGE 70998)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5960-01-256-6956
Primary Part Number
437-3
Item Name
Diode,rf Output
FSC / FSG
5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
Manufacturer
Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
⇄Related Items3
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5975-01-279-50634373POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Possible match (shared part number)Carlisle & Finch Co
4730-01-429-98624-37-3POSSIBLE MATCH
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO TUBE
Possible match (shared part number)The Boeing Company
Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5975-01-279-5063POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,ELECTRICAL SHOCK
4373
4730-01-429-9862POSSIBLE MATCH
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO TUBE
4-37-3
2925-01-494-8284POSSIBLE MATCH
MAGNETO,IGNITION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5960-01-256-6956?
NSN 5960-01-256-6956 is a Diode,rf Output, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5960-01-256-6956?
NSN 5960-01-256-6956 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 437-3 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp).
What NSN replaces 5960-01-256-6956?
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5975-01-279-5063, 4730-01-429-9862, 2925-01-494-8284. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 5960-01-256-6956 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.
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.