The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-295-7040, 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 8 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-295-7040 |
| Primary Part Number | CG169AU-36 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 2.840 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Waveguide Length | 3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 1.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CG169AU-36 | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| CG169A/U36 | Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CG169AU | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CG169A/U36 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CG169AU2FTL | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| CG169AU-36 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-295-7040 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Frontgrade Technologies Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-295-7040 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: CG169AU-36 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.), CG169A/U36 (Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc.).
Key specifications for CG169AU-36: Flange Quantity: 2; Style Designator: STRAIGHT TYPE; Waveguide Inside Width: 2.840 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR. 8 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 5985-00-295-7040 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.