Stupid FET question

[David Root]

Is the 2N4416/2N4416A not available in the 4-pin TO-72 case package that fits my PC boards? i.e. same as the NTE452. I know it's just to ground the case but 4 pins connected to the board is also stronger than 3.

[martin manning]

OK, my original post in this thread was almost fully inaccurate. Martin, thank you for the link and the correction.

I learned something there too. That linked data sheet is European in origin, so that explains a lot.

Is the 2N4416/2N4416A not available in the 4-pin TO-72 case package that fits my PC boards?

I bought one from Mouser recently, Vishay IIRC, so I believe it is available.

Edit: The Vishay is still there, but flagged as end-of-life. The Central Semiconductor lead-free version looks fine, though.