The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-608-5518, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-608-5518 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE AND 1 FLANGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 52970 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Mutron Corp |
NSN 5985-00-608-5518 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-214-9097, 4820-01-216-4094. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-608-5518: Attenuation Variation Method: CONTINUOUS; Application Design: WAVEGUIDE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE AND 1 FLANGE. 3 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.
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.