The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-169-0796, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-169-0796 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.311 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE |
| Flexibility | RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Diameter | 0.609 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.622 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Waveguide Length | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.388 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.313 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 0.699 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.705 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE INSIDE SURFACES |
| Precious Material and Location | FLANGE SURFACE AND TUBING INSIDE SURFACE SILVER |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.309 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.313 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Class | 2B ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Style | CHOKE TYPE ALL FLANGES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 62B1014 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Guide Microwave Inc |
| EEP1661-125 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-169-0796 is a Waveguide Assembly, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-169-0796: Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.311 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN; Flange Quantity: 2; Precious Material: SILVER. 27 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 5985-00-169-0796 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.