The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-781-3836, 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 Cornell-Dubilier Marketing Inc. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-781-3836 |
| Primary Part Number | RT8 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Cornell-Dubilier Marketing Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Length | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Shaft Length | 0.468 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Body Diameter | 1.840 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.00 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Segment Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.60 TO 0.60 |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -5.00 TO 5.00 |
| Power Rating | 3.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 8.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.252 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | BRIDGED "T" |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Bushing Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Flange Type | CHOKE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.65 TO 53.50 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
NSN 5985-00-781-3836 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Cornell-Dubilier Marketing Inc, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-781-3836 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: RT8 (Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc), RT8 (Cornell-Dubilier Marketing Inc).
There are 3 known substitutes for 5985-00-781-3836: 6685-00-029-8776, 4720-00-132-3131, 5945-00-676-0038. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for RT8: Body Length: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 3.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Type: ROUND; Shaft Length: 0.468 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 22 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.