US Army Aviation and Missile Command · Electronic Components
8538002
Shield, Electron Tube
Part Number8538002
ManufacturerUS Army Aviation and Missile Command
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-622-9937 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Overall Height0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM
Eia Electron Tube Envelope AccommoT3 3-1
Distance Between Mounting Facility1.125 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SECOND CENTER GROUP
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.078 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Accommodated Item Securing DeviceFRICTION FASTENER
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM
Style DesignatorOPEN END, WRAP AROUND SHELL W/BASE
Overall Width0.490 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Overall Length1.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part NumbersT3A421
Cancelled NSN5960-00-815-1439 (cancelled)
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Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
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