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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-242-6896 |
| Primary Part Number | CIL58-8 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Shaft Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Body Length | 1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +33.0 TO 66.0 |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 8.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | UNBALANCED "LL" |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
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.
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).
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.
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.