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116542Waveguide Assembly

Frontgrade Technologies Inc. · NSN 5985-00-148-5978 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-148-5978 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-148-5978. Primary manufacturer part number: 116542.
Features
  • Waveguide Assembly — FSC 5985
  • Thread Class: 2B ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES
  • Tubing Wall Construction Style: CONVOLUTE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
  • Flange Depth: 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
  • Waveguide Outside Width: 0.699 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.705 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32 ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES
  • Flange Inside Width: 0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
  • Waveguide Inside Width: 0.6195 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.6245 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Single Tubing Segment construction
General Description

The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-148-5978, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Frontgrade Technologies Inc.. Government technical data includes 25 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-148-5978
Primary Part Number116542
Item NameWaveguide Assembly
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFrontgrade Technologies Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Thread Class2B ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES
Tubing Wall Construction StyleCONVOLUTE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
Flange Depth0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Waveguide Outside Width0.699 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.705 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Quantity Per Inch32 ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES
Flange Inside Width0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Waveguide Inside Width0.6195 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.6245 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Flange StyleCHOKE TYPE ALL FLANGES
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
Style DesignatorFOUR BEND TYPE
Flange Inside Height0.309 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.313 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Nominal Thread Size0.138 INCHES ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN
Flange Outside Height1.297 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.327 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.30
Tubing Twist TypeTWISTABLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity4 THREADED HOLE(S) ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleINTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR
FlexibilityFLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
Waveguide Outside Height0.388 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.394 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Operating Pressure60.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS
FSC Application DataANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Flange Outside Width1.297 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.327 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Waveguide Inside Height0.3085 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.3135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Flange Inside Diameter0.985 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.015 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Flange Quantity2
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
2910-00-360-8023 INTERCHANGEABLE
Link Choke Control
5307-00-514-940025-17P003 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stud,plain
Textron Lycoming Inc Williamsport Plant
6105-00-841-334111-65-42 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,control
Arc Systems Inc
5826-00-918-9293116542 INTERCHANGEABLE
Component,chassis,w
General Dynamics Land Systems - Canadacorporation Div General Dynamics Mission Systems
5961-00-984-81802N1484 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
116542 Litton Systems Inc Airtron Div (USA)
218-27214-2 Triumph Aerostructures, Llc Dba Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Integrated Programs Division (USA)
116542 PRIMARY Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
2910-00-360-8023INTERCHANGEABLE
LINK CHOKE CONTROL
5307-00-514-9400INTERCHANGEABLE
STUD,PLAIN
25-17P003
6105-00-841-3341INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,CONTROL
11-65-42
5826-00-918-9293INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPONENT,CHASSIS,W
116542
5961-00-984-8180INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N1484

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-148-5978?

NSN 5985-00-148-5978 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Frontgrade Technologies Inc., classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-148-5978?

NSN 5985-00-148-5978 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 116542 (Litton Systems Inc Airtron Div), 218-27214-2 (Triumph Aerostructures, Llc Dba Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Integrated Programs Division), 116542 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-148-5978?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5985-00-148-5978: 2910-00-360-8023, 5307-00-514-9400, 6105-00-841-3341 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 116542?

Key specifications for 116542: Thread Class: 2B ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES; Tubing Wall Construction Style: CONVOLUTE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Depth: 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN; Waveguide Outside Width: 0.699 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.705 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 25 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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