US Army Aviation and Missile Command · Electronic Components
8537438
Shield, Electron Tube
Part Number8537438
ManufacturerUS Army Aviation and Missile Command
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-581-5603 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Overall Width0.480 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.078 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Surface TreatmentSILVER ALLOY
MaterialSILVER AND COPPER ALLOY
Surface Treatment Document And ClaQQ-S-365,TY 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE
Accommodated Item Securing DeviceFRICTION FASTENER
Style DesignatorCLOSED END, WRAP AROUND SHELL W/BASE
Distance Between Mounting Facility0.297 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY FIRST CENTER GROUP
Eia Electron Tube Envelope AccommoT3 3-6
Overall Length1.406 INCHES MAXIMUM
Vendor Part NumbersT3-422FP, 308MS006P003
Cancelled NSN5960-00-586-7055 (cancelled)
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Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 8537438?
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