The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-172-4614, 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 Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates. Government technical data includes 20 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-00-172-4614 |
| Primary Part Number | VA04-60-33 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 6.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 2.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 LEVER |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 60.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.00 TO 1.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 5.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 500.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VA04-60-33 | Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 940-60-33 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 940-60-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-172-4614 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-172-4614 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VA04-60-33 (Nvision Industries, Inc. Dba Weinschel Associates Div Weinschel Associates).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3110-01-183-5587. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for VA04-60-33: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 6.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 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 5985-00-172-4614 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.