The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-762-1597, 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 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-762-1597 |
| Primary Part Number | 5-A-MFT-10 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 100.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 350.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.30 TO 0.30 |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER BODY |
| Precious Material and Location | BODY SURFACE SILVER |
| Connection Type Per Function | FEMALE OUTPUT AND MALE INPUT |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 5.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | TNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A8040BS | U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (USA) |
| 5-A-MFT-10 PRIMARY | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A8040BS | 5/9 Secondary reference Caes Systems Llc |
NSN 5985-00-762-1597 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-762-1597 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: A8040BS (U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration), 5-A-MFT-10 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp).
Key specifications for 5-A-MFT-10: Frequency Range: 100.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 350.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Precious Material: SILVER. 16 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.