The Radar Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5840-01-141-5992, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5840-01-141-5992 |
| Item Name | Radar Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5840 / 58 — Radar Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Transmitter Channel Quantity | 4 |
| DC Voltage Rating | 24.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Supplementary Features | INCLUDES 1 RADAR RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,2 CABLE ASSYS,1 ANTENNA MAST ASSY,1 STORAGE BATTERY |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | AN/TPN-27A A |
| Transmitted Signal Frequency Rating | 3390.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 3510.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 3350.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 3470.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RADAR SET,ZONE MARKER |
| Features Provided | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Receiver Channel Quantity | 4 |
| Received Signal Frequency Rating | 3390.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 3510.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 3350.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 3470.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL |
| Functional Description | LIGHTWEIGHT,AIRDROP SYSTEM; PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH A GROUND REFERENCE POINT FOR ALL COOPERATIVE AIRCRAFT,REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS |
| Installation Design | TRANSPORTABLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8106-1000 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Drs Icas, Llc |
| AN/TPN-27A | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 8106-1000-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Drs Icas, Llc |
NSN 5840-01-141-5992 is a Radar Set, classified under FSC 5840, Radar Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5840-01-141-5992: Overall Height: 8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Transmitter Channel Quantity: 4; DC Voltage Rating: 24.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; Supplementary Features: INCLUDES 1 RADAR RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,2 CABLE ASSYS,1 ANTENNA MAST ASSY,1 STORAGE BATTERY. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5840-01-141-5992 has DEMIL Code C. 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.