The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-069-3463, 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 Cae Usa Inc.. Government technical data includes 16 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-00-069-3463 |
| Primary Part Number | 432732 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Cae Usa Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 2.0 |
| Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Diameter | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.249 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -10.00 TO 10.00 |
| Scale Linearity | LINEAR |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Shaft Length | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Power Rating | 4.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 15.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 432732 PRIMARY | Cae Usa Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 432732 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Technical Services Company |
| CM44647 | 5/9 Secondary reference Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
NSN 5985-00-069-3463 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Cae Usa Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-069-3463 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 432732 (Cae Usa Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-01-397-3485. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 432732: Shaft Type: ROUND; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 2.0; Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Diameter: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 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 5985-00-069-3463 has DEMIL Code B. 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.