The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-052-8498, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-00-052-8498 |
| Primary Part Number | CIL43-8 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| CIL43-8 PRIMARY | Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A7419 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-052-8498 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-052-8498 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CIL43-8 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5310-00-245-5460. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for CIL43-8: Application Design: AUDIO. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.