The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-690-4607, 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 Microwave Engineering Corporation. Government technical data includes 20 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-690-4607 |
| Primary Part Number | TL68131A |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Microwave Engineering Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS ALL TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.628 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.631 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.493 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.501 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE ALL TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.497 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM FIRST FLANGE FIRST CONNECTION FACILITY IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE SECOND CONNECTION FACILITY IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 1.118 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.126 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 1.253 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.256 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Length | 2.725 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 0.719 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.843 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 1.122 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Style | COVER TYPE ALL FLANGES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| TL68131A PRIMARY | Microwave Engineering Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 9142921 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
NSN 5985-00-690-4607 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Microwave Engineering Corporation, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-690-4607 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: TL68131A (Microwave Engineering Corporation).
Key specifications for TL68131A: Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS ALL TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.628 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.631 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN; Flange Inside Height: 0.493 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.501 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN; Flange Quantity: 2. 20 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 5985-00-690-4607 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.