The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-336-0487, 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 Thomas Electronics, Inc. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-336-0487 |
| Primary Part Number | 3M72P43M |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Thomas Electronics, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | CATHODE RAY |
| Identifying Number | A3099634 DRAWING NO. |
| Features Provided | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3M72P43M | Thomas Electronics, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A3099634 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3M72P43M | 5/9 Secondary reference Thomas Electronics, Inc. Div Thomas Electronics, Nj |
NSN 5960-01-336-0487 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Thomas Electronics, Inc, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-336-0487 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3M72P43M (Thomas Electronics, Inc).
Key specifications for 3M72P43M: Tube Type: CATHODE RAY; Identifying Number: A3099634 DRAWING NO.; Features Provided: ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS. 3 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.
NSN 5960-01-336-0487 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.