The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-161-0599, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-161-0599 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.311 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.395 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.05 |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Operating Pressure | 10.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.622 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.706 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.388 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.394 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 0.699 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.705 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.120 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER ALL FLANGE INSIDE SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL ALL FLANGE OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Precious Material and Location | FLANGE SURFACE SILVER |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.309 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.313 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) FIRST FLANGE SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 6 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SECOND FLANGE SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY |
| Flange Style | CHOKE TYPE FIRST FLANGE |
| Flange Style | CONTACT TYPE SECOND FLANGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 62B-312 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Guide Microwave Inc |
NSN 5985-00-161-0599 is a Waveguide Assembly, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-161-0599: Flange Inside Height: 0.311 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN; Flange Inside Height: 0.395 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN; Flange Quantity: 2; Precious Material: SILVER. 24 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 5985-00-161-0599 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.