The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-536-0396, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-536-0396 |
| Primary Part Number | 169B704 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 1.334 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.346 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Height | 1.507 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.510 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Style Designator | BEND TYPE |
| Waveguide Offset Distance | 7.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flexibility | RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 2.834 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.846 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.257 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 2.834 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.846 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 3.002 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.005 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 1.494 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.506 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 2.994 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.006 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.735 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.765 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Depth | 1.235 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.265 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 1.334 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.346 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Class | 2B FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 8 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 8 THREADED HOLE(S) FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Outside Diameter | 5.298 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.328 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Diameter | 5.298 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.328 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Style | CHOKE TYPE FIRST FLANGE |
| Flange Style | COVER TYPE SECOND FLANGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 169B704 | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| 225068 | Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc (USA) |
| 169B704 PRIMARY | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA) |
| 169B704 | Waveline Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 169B704 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-536-0396 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-536-0396 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 169B704 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.), 225068 (Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc), 169B704 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms), 169B704 (Waveline Inc).
Key specifications for 169B704: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 1.334 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.346 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN; Flange Inside Height: 1.507 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.510 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN. 29 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 5985-00-536-0396 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.