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MIL-DTL-287/4Waveguide Assembly

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5985-00-179-1098 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-179-1098 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-179-1098. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-287/4.
Features
  • Waveguide Assembly — FSC 5985
  • Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.10
  • Flange Inside Height: 0.503 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.506 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
  • Flange Outside Width: 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
  • Tubing Wall Construction Style: CONVOLUTE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
  • Insertion Loss in Decibels: 0.05
  • FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy All Tubing Segment and Flange construction
General Description

The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-179-1098, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-179-1098
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-287/4
Item NameWaveguide Assembly
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.10
Flange Inside Height0.503 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.506 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Flange Outside Width1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Tubing Wall Construction StyleCONVOLUTE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
Insertion Loss in Decibels0.05
FSC Application DataANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleINTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR
Flange Quantity2
Waveguide Outside Width0.996 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.004 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Flange Depth0.423 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE
Flange Connecting Hole Diameter0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY IN
FlexibilityFLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT
Flange Inside Width1.003 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.006 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Flange Outside Height1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN
Flange StyleCOVER TYPE ALL FLANGES
Waveguide Inside Width0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-W-287/4 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Waveguide Outside Height0.496 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.504 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Style DesignatorSTRAIGHT TYPE
Operating Pressure45.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS
Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) ALL FLANGES SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY
Waveguide Length6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Waveguide Inside Height0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5985-00-263-0809 INTERCHANGEABLE
Waveguide Assembly
4720-00-288-9878 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,nonmetallic
5985-00-295-8945 INTERCHANGEABLE
Waveguide Assembly
5985-00-295-8946 INTERCHANGEABLE
Waveguide Assembly
5340-00-978-332526514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,helical Compression Spring
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Control Systems Division
4720-01-235-355737026514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Klein Products, Inc.
6520-01-352-9546265141 INTERCHANGEABLE
Porcelain,dental
Ceramco Inc
5365-01-561-143926514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spacer,ring
Fascan International, Inc.
4710-01-641-589026514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pipe,plastic
United States Plastic Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-287/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CG179AU Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
MIL-W-287/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CG179AU6IN Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
M287/4-45-0060 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CC179AU61NL9 Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
P39200020 Entron Industries Limited Partnership Dba Entron Industries Property Div (USA)
CG179A-U-6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
26514 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
FG090BDDB06 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
BN216-600 Litton Systems Inc Airtron Div (USA)
Related Parts
5985-00-263-0809INTERCHANGEABLE
WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY
4720-00-288-9878INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
5985-00-295-8945INTERCHANGEABLE
WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY
5985-00-295-8946INTERCHANGEABLE
WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY
5340-00-978-3325INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,HELICAL COMPRESSION SPRING
26514
4720-01-235-3557INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
37026514
6520-01-352-9546INTERCHANGEABLE
PORCELAIN,DENTAL
265141
5365-01-561-1439INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,RING
26514
4710-01-641-5890INTERCHANGEABLE
PIPE,PLASTIC
26514

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-179-1098?

NSN 5985-00-179-1098 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-179-1098?

NSN 5985-00-179-1098 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-287/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CG179AU (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), MIL-W-287/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CG179AU6IN (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), M287/4-45-0060 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 5985-00-179-1098?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5985-00-179-1098: 5985-00-263-0809, 4720-00-288-9878, 5985-00-295-8945 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-287/4?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-287/4: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.10; Flange Inside Height: 0.503 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.506 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN; Flange Outside Width: 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN; Tubing Wall Construction Style: CONVOLUTE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5985-00-179-1098 still in active supply?

NSN 5985-00-179-1098 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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