The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-883-3308, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-883-3308 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/REAR TERMINALS |
| Overall Diameter | 2.343 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 2.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 SCREW |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 549-8916-003 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems |
| 549-8916-003 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-883-3308 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-883-3308: Body Style: CYLINDRICAL W/REAR TERMINALS; Overall Diameter: 2.343 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Length: 2.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 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.