The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-256-6385, 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 L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East. Government technical data includes 19 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-256-6385 |
| Primary Part Number | K8852709-1 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 8.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Body Diameter | 1.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | "T" |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Shaft Length | 2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 9 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Power Rating | 4.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| K8852709-1 PRIMARY | L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| K8852709-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
NSN 5985-00-256-6385 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-256-6385 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: K8852709-1 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East).
Key specifications for K8852709-1: Shaft Type: ROUND; Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 8.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Body Diameter: 1.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 19 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.
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.