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250AProbe,waveguide

Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments · NSN 5985-00-504-2230 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-504-2230 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-504-2230. Primary manufacturer part number: 250A.
Features
  • Probe,waveguide — FSC 5985
  • Usage Design: USED TO DETECT STANDING WAVES IN WAVEGUIDE SLOTTED LINES
  • Frequency Rating: 1.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 NOMINAL
  • Body Surface Treatment: CHROMIUM PLATED (USE CRA000) AND (USE MRC BRFC)
  • Detector Type: CRYSTAL
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Probe,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-504-2230, 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 Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-504-2230
Primary Part Number250A
Item NameProbe,waveguide
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTelephonics Corp/prd Instruments
StatusACTIVE
Usage DesignUSED TO DETECT STANDING WAVES IN WAVEGUIDE SLOTTED LINES
Frequency Rating1.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0 NOMINAL
Body Surface TreatmentCHROMIUM PLATED (USE CRA000) AND (USE MRC BRFC)
Detector TypeCRYSTAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5996-00-106-2831C703722003 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
10519399 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
250A Peraton Inc (USA)
250A PRIMARY Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments (USA)
Related Parts
5996-00-106-2831INTERCHANGEABLE
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6625-00-125-7751INTERCHANGEABLE
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425020-250A
9905-00-148-9546INTERCHANGEABLE
REFLECTOR SET,HIGHWAY WARNING,TR
11669000
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ELECTRON TUBE
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5325-00-434-6054INTERCHANGEABLE
EYELET,TURNLOCK FASTENER
4210-00-459-2983INTERCHANGEABLE
NOZZLE,FIRE EQUIPMENT
6605-00-498-9649INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPASS,MAGNETIC,MOUNTED
24-284
6625-00-620-7474INTERCHANGEABLE
BRIDGE,CAPACITANCE-INDUCTANCE-RE
3431-00-998-4522INTERCHANGEABLE
WELDING MACHINE,ARC
6625-01-557-2760INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
250A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-504-2230?

NSN 5985-00-504-2230 is a Probe,waveguide, manufactured by Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-504-2230?

NSN 5985-00-504-2230 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 10519399 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 250A (Peraton Inc), 250A (Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-504-2230?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5985-00-504-2230: 5996-00-106-2831, 6625-00-125-7751, 9905-00-148-9546 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 250A?

Key specifications for 250A: Overall Height: 2.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Usage Design: USED TO DETECT STANDING WAVES IN WAVEGUIDE SLOTTED LINES; Frequency Rating: 1.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 NOMINAL. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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