Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 100.0
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels: 1.0
Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED
Body Length: 10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE
Power Rating: 250.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE
Identification
NSN: 5985-00-820-8892
NIIN: 008208892
FSC: 5985 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-820-8892, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 9 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5985-00-820-8892
Item Name
Attenuator,variable
FSC / FSG
5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
Status
ACTIVE
Impedance Rating in Ohms
50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels
+0.0 TO 100.0
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels
1.0
Attenuation Variation Method
STEPPED
Body Length
10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Application Design
TRANSMISSION LINE
Power Rating
250.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE
Step Position Quantity
100
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL D — Destroy Item
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items9
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5961-01-016-6478247AS-C0593-002POSSIBLE MATCH
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
4320-01-159-29702090-39423-A11POSSIBLE MATCH
IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTRIFUGAL
Possible match (shared part number)Teikoku Usa Inc. Div Chempump, a Division of Teikoku Usa Inc
6515-01-199-9992POSSIBLE MATCH
INTRAVENOUS INJECTION SET
Possible match (shared part number)
6150-01-294-6551845-6-LDPOSSIBLE MATCH
BUS,CONDUCTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Janco Corporation Dba Janco Corp Div Mason Controls
6150-01-294-6552845-6-LAPOSSIBLE MATCH
BUS,CONDUCTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Janco Corporation Dba Janco Corp Div Mason Controls
6150-01-294-9083845-6-LBMPOSSIBLE MATCH
BUS,CONDUCTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Janco Corporation Dba Janco Corp Div Mason Controls
6150-01-294-9084845-6-LBLPOSSIBLE MATCH
BUS,CONDUCTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Janco Corporation Dba Janco Corp Div Mason Controls
5950-01-396-49550650500008POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)Riimic, Llc Dba Sunair Electronics
6110-01-628-039265050POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTROLLER,MOTOR
Possible match (shared part number)Aerovironment, Inc. Dba Aerovironment Inc
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
650-50
3/9Design control — primary reference
Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc
DMS 89076B
5/9Secondary reference
Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)
Related Parts
5961-01-016-6478POSSIBLE MATCH
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
247AS-C0593-002
4320-01-159-2970POSSIBLE MATCH
IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTRIFUGAL
2090-39423-A11
6515-01-199-9992POSSIBLE MATCH
INTRAVENOUS INJECTION SET
6150-01-294-6551POSSIBLE MATCH
BUS,CONDUCTOR
845-6-LD
6150-01-294-6552POSSIBLE MATCH
BUS,CONDUCTOR
845-6-LA
6150-01-294-9083POSSIBLE MATCH
BUS,CONDUCTOR
845-6-LBM
6150-01-294-9084POSSIBLE MATCH
BUS,CONDUCTOR
845-6-LBL
5950-01-396-4955POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,ELECTRICAL
0650500008
6110-01-628-0392POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTROLLER,MOTOR
65050
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5985-00-820-8892?
NSN 5985-00-820-8892 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5985-00-820-8892?
9 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-01-016-6478, 4320-01-159-2970, 6515-01-199-9992. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5985-00-820-8892?
Key specifications for 5985-00-820-8892: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 100.0; Attenuation Per Step in Decibels: 1.0; Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5985-00-820-8892 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
What is the DEMIL code for NSN 5985-00-820-8892?
NSN 5985-00-820-8892 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.