The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-583-0059, 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 Frontgrade Technologies Inc.. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-00-583-0059 |
| Primary Part Number | W743 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | RADAR EQUIPMENT,EXCEPT AIRBORNE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.394 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Bend Angle in Deg | 90.0 SINGLE BEND E-PLANE |
| Style Designator | BEND TYPE |
| Waveguide Offset Distance | 2.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flexibility | RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.622 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.313 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.144 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.705 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 0.702 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.313 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER ALL FLANGE INSIDE SURFACES |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.311 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY ALL FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) ALL FLANGES SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY |
| Flange Style | COVER TYPE ALL FLANGES |
| Waveguide Longer Offset Distance | 2.920 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| W743 | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| R7422609P5 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Company |
| W743 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| R7422609P5 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Electric Co Electronic Components Division of Electronic Atomic and Defense Systems Group |
| B7422609P5 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Company |
NSN 5985-00-583-0059 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Frontgrade Technologies Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-583-0059 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: W743 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-571-4230. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for W743: FSC Application Data: RADAR EQUIPMENT,EXCEPT AIRBORNE; Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.394 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN; Flange Quantity: 2. 23 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 5985-00-583-0059 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.