The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-901-7897, 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 Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-901-7897 |
| Primary Part Number | 7959 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Body Length | 3.812 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 525.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 12 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Power Rating | 1.5 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 100.0 |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Step Position Quantity | 10 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Shaft Length | 0.922 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.953 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.249 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Diameter | 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
NSN 5985-00-901-7897 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5985-00-901-7897 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 7959 (Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc), 9197920 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
There are 4 known substitutes for 5985-00-901-7897: 5815-00-125-4824, 5365-00-301-7231, 5910-00-341-1061 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 7959: Body Length: 3.812 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE; Operating Temp Range: -55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Overall Width: 2.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 26 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5985-00-901-7897 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.