The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-459-9631, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-459-9631 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY FSCM 86360 SOURCE CONTROLLING NO. 682-1012 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 580R916H01 | 5/3 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 647-12220 | 5/3 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 682-1012 | 1/3 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| 2511 | 3/3 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-459-9631 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-459-9631: Attenuation Variation Method: CONTINUOUS; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY FSCM 86360 SOURCE CONTROLLING NO. 682-1012. 2 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 5985-00-459-9631 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.