US Army Aviation and Missile Command · Electronic Components
8517899
Retainer, Electron Tube
Part Number8517899
ManufacturerUS Army Aviation and Missile Command
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-535-4555 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRETAINER,ELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.234 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Accommodated Item Securing DeviceFRICTION FASTENER
Distance Between Mounting Facility2.536 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SECOND CENTER GROUP
MaterialPLASTIC
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Style DesignatorFLANGE HOLD DOWN
Overall Width2.938 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length3.188 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height0.137 INCHES NOMINAL
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Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
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Is 8517899 by US Army Aviation and Missile Command obsolete or end-of-life?
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How does RH Electronics verify parts like 8517899?
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Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 8517899?
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