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CIL58-8Attenuator,variable

Clarostat Sensors and Controls · NSN 5985-00-242-6896 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-242-6896 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-242-6896. Primary manufacturer part number: CIL58-8.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING
  • Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES IN
  • Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Body Diameter: 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Application Design: AUDIO
  • Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -5.00 TO 5.00
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-242-6896, 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 Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-242-6896
Primary Part NumberCIL58-8
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors and Controls
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES IN
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Body Diameter1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Application DesignAUDIO
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-5.00 TO 5.00
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Frequency Range0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
Shaft Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Power Rating2.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Body Length1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Operating Temp Range-55.0 TO 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+33.0 TO 66.0
Shaft TypeROUND
Impedance Rating in Ohms8.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Schematic Diagram DesignatorUNBALANCED "LL"
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
6240-00-143-6558 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5130-00-230-411714104 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Black and Decker Us Inc
6695-00-434-9855H2060 B/2 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Novatronics Inccurtiss-Wright Controls Em Technologies
6120-00-650-327614-104 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
L3harris Technologies, Inc.
5940-00-960-90281410-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Halsit Holdings Llc Div Halsit Holdings, Llc Dba Abbatron
4820-01-218-7785W1-91 ITEM 85.4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,valve
English Electric Corp
8520-01-371-004714106 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hand Cleaner
Permatex, Inc. Div Itw Permatex
4710-01-481-252014104 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,bent,metallic
Vse Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
CIL58-8 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
1410-4 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
1410-4 Link Communications Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6240-00-143-6558INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
5130-00-230-4117INTERCHANGEABLE
WHEEL,ABRASIVE
14104
6695-00-434-9855INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,SYMBOL INDICATING
H2060 B/2
6120-00-650-3276INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
14-104
5940-00-960-9028INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
1410-4
4820-01-218-7785INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,VALVE
W1-91 ITEM 85.4
8520-01-371-0047INTERCHANGEABLE
HAND CLEANER
14106
4710-01-481-2520INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,BENT,METALLIC
14104

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-242-6896?

NSN 5985-00-242-6896 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-242-6896?

NSN 5985-00-242-6896 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: CIL58-8 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 1410-4 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 1410-4 (Link Communications Inc).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-242-6896?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5985-00-242-6896: 6240-00-143-6558, 5130-00-230-4117, 6695-00-434-9855 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of CIL58-8?

Key specifications for CIL58-8: Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING; Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES IN; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT. 24 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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