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1857656Attenuator,variable

Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier · NSN 5985-00-672-5606 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-672-5606 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-672-5606. Primary manufacturer part number: 1857656.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Body Style: IRREGULAR
  • Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 20.0
  • Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 FLANGE
  • Attenuation Variation Method: CONTINUOUS
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 BRACKET(S) AND 2 SLOT
  • Power Rating: 75.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-672-5606, 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 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 14 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-672-5606
Primary Part Number1857656
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNavair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleIRREGULAR
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 20.0
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 FLANGE
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 BRACKET(S) AND 2 SLOT
Power Rating75.0 WATTS AVERAGE
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.40
Mounting Slot Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Frequency Range5.400 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 5.900 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Mounting Slot Width0.218 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels0.8
FSC Application DataANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Application DesignWAVEGUIDE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
4730-00-492-6039 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,tube to Boss
6530-01-366-7491108-8303 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bag,sterilization
Henry Schein, Inc.
6150-01-558-6436350131 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e
Imi Cornelius Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1003549 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
1857656 Litton Systems Inc Airtron Div (USA)
1857656 PRIMARY Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-492-6039INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,TUBE TO BOSS
6530-01-366-7491INTERCHANGEABLE
BAG,STERILIZATION
108-8303
6150-01-558-6436INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
350131

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-672-5606?

NSN 5985-00-672-5606 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-672-5606?

NSN 5985-00-672-5606 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 1003549 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), 1857656 (Litton Systems Inc Airtron Div), 1857656 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-672-5606?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5985-00-672-5606: 4730-00-492-6039, 6530-01-366-7491, 6150-01-558-6436. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1857656?

Key specifications for 1857656: Body Style: IRREGULAR; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 20.0; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 FLANGE. 14 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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