The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-429-2014, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-429-2014 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Range | 10.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/REAR TERMINALS |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Diameter | 2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 90.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Body Length | 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Temp Range | -28.0 TO 65.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| Step Position Quantity | 9 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B549D020 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Probescope Co Inc |
| 549D020 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Probescope Co Inc |
NSN 5985-00-429-2014 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-429-2014: Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 10.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL W/REAR TERMINALS; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 KNOB. 14 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.