The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-279-4046, 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 Frontgrade Technologies Inc.. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-279-4046 |
| Primary Part Number | 116829 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | TEST CONSOLE,SEARCH,RADAR |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.311 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.394 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.08 |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Diameter | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Operating Pressure | 40.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.313 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.144 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.147 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.622 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.705 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Waveguide Length | 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.388 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.394 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 0.699 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.705 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.313 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Tubing Twist Type | TWISTABLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT ALL SURFACES |
| Precious Material and Location | TUBING SURFACES SILVER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 116829 PRIMARY | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| 128SCSEA766-1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 128SCSEA766-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| 116829 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-279-4046 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Frontgrade Technologies Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-279-4046 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 116829 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.), 128SCSEA766-1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-050-0090, 2920-01-132-8360. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 116829: FSC Application Data: TEST CONSOLE,SEARCH,RADAR; Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.311 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST FLANGE IN; Flange Inside Height: 0.394 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND FLANGE IN. 30 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 5985-00-279-4046 has DEMIL Code D. 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.