The Modulator,radar, cataloged under National Stock Number 5841-01-016-2890, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5841 (Radar Equipment, Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5841-01-016-2890 |
| Item Name | Modulator,radar |
| FSC / FSG | 5841 / 58 — Radar Equipment, Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | ELECTRON TUBE |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY THE SOURCE CONTROL DWG NO. |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 123SCAV5042-13 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MD854APS120 | 5/3 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7592709G5 | 3/3 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7592709G4 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7592709G3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5841-01-016-2890 is a Modulator,radar, classified under FSC 5841, Radar Equipment, Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5841-01-016-2890 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 123SCAV5042-13 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5841-01-147-3037. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5841-01-016-2890: Circuit Construction Type: ELECTRON TUBE; Overall Length: 16.780 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 14.360 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Basic Shape Style: RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE. 3 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 5841-01-016-2890 has DEMIL Code D. 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.