The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-898-5338, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-898-5338 |
| Primary Part Number | 196DS13 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 FLANGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 196DS13 PRIMARY | Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 196DS13 | 5/9 Secondary reference Peraton Inc |
NSN 5985-00-898-5338 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-898-5338 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 196DS13 (Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments).
Key specifications for 196DS13: Overall Height: 3.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: WAVEGUIDE TYPE; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 KNOB; Overall Length: 6.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 4 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.