The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-423-4240, 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2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-423-4240 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | CATHODE RAY |
| Identifying Number | 400160-2 DRAWING NO. |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VMX-1124 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 400160-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ael Industries Inc Cross Systems Div |
NSN 5960-01-423-4240 is a Electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3030-01-595-3095. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5960-01-423-4240: Tube Type: CATHODE RAY; Identifying Number: 400160-2 DRAWING NO.; Overall Length: 7.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 7.687 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; End Item Identification: TEST POD SYSTEM, AEL INDUSTRIES INC, MODEL 8096. 2 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 5960-01-423-4240 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.