The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-061-9577, 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-061-9577 |
| Primary Part Number | 121SCAV127-5 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | TEST BENCH,AIRBORNE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.503 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE FLANGE SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 1.003 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Waveguide Length | 8.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY ALL FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) ALL FLANGES SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY |
| Flange Style | COVER TYPE ALL FLANGES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 121SCAV127-5 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| 46395 | Mega Industries Inc Mega Microwave Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 46395 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-061-9577 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-061-9577 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 121SCAV127-5 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), 46395 (Mega Industries Inc Mega Microwave Div).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-676-7145, 5330-00-933-3264. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 121SCAV127-5: FSC Application Data: TEST BENCH,AIRBORNE; Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.503 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN; Flange Quantity: 2. 20 specifications are 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.
NSN 5985-00-061-9577 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.