The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-708-8431, 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple. Government technical data includes 8 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-708-8431 |
| Primary Part Number | B-021-001471 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/RECTANGULAR BASE |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 2 |
| Precious Material and Location | BODY SURFACE SILVER |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY PAC AAFZ |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| B-021-001471 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B-021-001471 | 5/9 Secondary reference Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc |
| B-021-001471 | 5/9 Secondary reference Amphenol Corporation Div Amphenol Rf |
| 021-001471 | 5/1 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple |
| BN343-118 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple |
NSN 5985-00-708-8431 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-708-8431 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: B-021-001471 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-00-906-2035. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for B-021-001471: Overall Height: 2.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL W/RECTANGULAR BASE; Precious Material: SILVER; Connector End Design: FEMALE. 8 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.