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527721-6Attenuator,variable

Instruments and Flight Research, Inc. · NSN 5985-00-604-2901 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-604-2901 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-604-2901. Primary manufacturer part number: 527721-6.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Shaft Length: 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 15.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
  • Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Mounting Thread Quantity: 32.0 PER INCH
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Power Rating: 4.0 WATTS AVERAGE
  • Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-604-2901, 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 Instruments and Flight Research, Inc.. Government technical data includes 17 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
NSN5985-00-604-2901
Primary Part Number527721-6
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerInstruments and Flight Research, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Length1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Impedance Rating in Ohms15.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Mounting Thread Quantity32.0 PER INCH
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Rating4.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft TypeROUND
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
FSC Application DataANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Application DesignAUDIO
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
Body Diameter1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5910-00-112-3435L15 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell Div Consumer Products Group
5120-00-189-2981L-15 INTERCHANGEABLE
Key,socket Head Screw
Ngk Metals Corporation Dba N G K Berylco
3432-00-490-7795AR15 INTERCHANGEABLE
Control,welding
Air Liquide America Corp Ransome Div
3040-00-756-1770L1-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hub
Roller Bearing Co of America, Inc Div Pic Design
9515-01-023-2027L-15 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strip,metal
Precision Steel Warehouse Inc
7690-01-184-7379HML15 INTERCHANGEABLE
Marker,identification
American Labelmark Company Div Labelmaster
5905-01-313-0859L-15 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
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Cleaning Solution,photographic E
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
L15 Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc (USA)
527721-6 PRIMARY Instruments and Flight Research, Inc. (USA)
JA 1N056S353BA Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5910-00-112-3435INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTROLYTIC
L15
3120-00-148-7743INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING
L15
4720-00-164-3942INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
L15
5120-00-189-2981INTERCHANGEABLE
KEY,SOCKET HEAD SCREW
L-15
3432-00-490-7795INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROL,WELDING
AR15
3040-00-756-1770INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HUB
L1-5
9515-01-023-2027INTERCHANGEABLE
STRIP,METAL
L-15
7690-01-184-7379INTERCHANGEABLE
MARKER,IDENTIFICATION
HML15
5905-01-313-0859INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
L-15
6850-01-587-9331INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEANING SOLUTION,PHOTOGRAPHIC E
L-15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-604-2901?

NSN 5985-00-604-2901 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Instruments and Flight Research, Inc., classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-604-2901?

NSN 5985-00-604-2901 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: L15 (Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc), 527721-6 (Instruments and Flight Research, Inc.), JA 1N056S353BA (Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-604-2901?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5985-00-604-2901: 5910-00-112-3435, 3120-00-148-7743, 4720-00-164-3942 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 527721-6?

Key specifications for 527721-6: Shaft Length: 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 2.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 15.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT. 20 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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