The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-679-9486, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-679-9486 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Body Diameter | 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 56.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -7.00 TO 7.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | BALANCED "H" |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Shaft Length | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.906 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 9 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 383-0056-000 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| JJJ68227 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
| 383-0056-00 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems |
| 383-0056-00 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-679-9486 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-679-9486: Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED; Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 22 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 5985-00-679-9486 has DEMIL Code B. 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.