The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-403-9715, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-403-9715 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.3 |
| Waveguide Flange Type | COVER OR CHOKE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 TERMINAL WITH MOUNTING HOLES |
| Frequency Range | 32.900 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 33.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 15.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.116 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Precious Material and Location | FLANGES SURFACES SILVER |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 FLANGE |
| Power Rating | 500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MA1023AS001 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 17-12118-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Textron Systems Corporation Dba Textron Systems Corp |
| 17-12118-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-403-9715 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-363-1590. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-403-9715: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.3; Waveguide Flange Type: COVER OR CHOKE; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 TERMINAL WITH MOUNTING HOLES; Overall Height: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 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 5985-00-403-9715 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.