The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-295-8946, 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 Joint Electronics Type Designation System. Government technical data includes 23 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-295-8946 |
| Primary Part Number | CG-179/AU |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Joint Electronics Type Designation System |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Precious Material and Location | TUBING INTERNAL SURFACE SILVER |
| Material | RUBBER SINGLE TUBING JACKET |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Length | 3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Flange Depth | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Style | COVER TYPE ALL FLANGES |
| Flange Inside Width | 1.003 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.505 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT INSIDE SURFACES |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| CG-179/AU | Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA) |
| B-40173 | Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. (USA) |
| CG-179/AU3FT0 | Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA) |
NSN 5985-00-295-8946 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Joint Electronics Type Designation System, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5985-00-295-8946 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: CG-179/AU (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), B-40173 (Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc.), CG-179/AU3FT0 (Joint Electronics Type Designation System).
There are 3 known substitutes for 5985-00-295-8946: 5985-00-179-1098, 5985-00-263-0809, 5985-00-295-8945. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for CG-179/AU: Flange Connecting Hole Diameter: 0.169 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN; Flexibility: FLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Special Features: MTG HOLES SPACED ON 1.224 IN. BY 1.284 IN. MTG CENTERS ON FLANGES IN; Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5985-00-295-8946 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.