The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-853-7731, 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 Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams"). Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-853-7731 |
| Primary Part Number | 54230 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 9 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Power Rating | 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 70.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -10.00 TO 10.00 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 500.0 OUTPUT |
| Overall Diameter | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VX8794 | Cts Corp (USA) |
| 054230-0000 | Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA) |
| VX8794 | Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA) |
| 54230 PRIMARY | Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA) |
| ES-1163 | Wilcox Electric Inc Subsidiary of Northrop Corp Communications Equipment Div (USA) |
| ES1162 | Cts Corp (USA) |
NSN 5985-00-853-7731 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams"), classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5985-00-853-7731 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: VX8794 (Cts Corp), 054230-0000 (Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams")), VX8794 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div), 54230 (Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams")), ES-1163 (Wilcox Electric Inc Subsidiary of Northrop Corp Communications Equipment Div) and 1 more.
There are 2 known substitutes for 5985-00-853-7731: 4320-01-111-6431, 7830-01-641-1929. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 54230: Overall Length: 0.297 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 9 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Power Rating: 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 70.0. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5985-00-853-7731 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.