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54230Attenuator,variable

Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") · NSN 5985-00-853-7731 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-853-7731 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-853-7731. Primary manufacturer part number: 54230.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • 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
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

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.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-853-7731
Primary Part Number54230
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams")
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal Type and Quantity9 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Rating0.5 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 Ohms500.0 OUTPUT
Overall Diameter0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
4320-01-111-6431 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pump,fuel
7830-01-641-1929 INTERCHANGEABLE
Platform,gymnastic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
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)
Related Parts
4320-01-111-6431INTERCHANGEABLE
PUMP,FUEL
7830-01-641-1929INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATFORM,GYMNASTIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-853-7731?

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.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-853-7731?

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.

What NSN replaces 5985-00-853-7731?

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.

What are the specifications of 54230?

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.

Is NSN 5985-00-853-7731 still in active supply?

NSN 5985-00-853-7731 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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