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7959Attenuator,variable

Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc · NSN 5985-00-901-7897 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-00-901-7897 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-00-901-7897. Primary manufacturer part number: 7959.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • 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
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-901-7897, 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.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-00-901-7897
Primary Part Number7959
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMeggitt (new Hampshire), Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Body Length3.812 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Operating Temp Range-55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Shaft TypeROUND
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels10.0
Frequency Range0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 525.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-0.50 TO 0.50
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Terminal Type and Quantity12 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Power Rating1.5 WATTS AVERAGE
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 100.0
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 THREADED HOLE(S)
Step Position Quantity10
Impedance Rating in Ohms600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.164 INCHES IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS
Shaft Length0.922 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.953 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Diameter0.249 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5815-00-125-48247959 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket
Telemechanics Inc
5365-00-301-7231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shim
5910-00-341-106151-07959-55 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
Elkay Mfg Co Water Cooler Div
5330-00-641-311253X2771H INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc Dba Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
7959 PRIMARY Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc (USA)
9197920 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
Related Parts
5815-00-125-4824INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET
7959
5365-00-301-7231INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
5910-00-341-1061INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,PAPER DIELECTRIC
51-07959-55
5330-00-641-3112INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
53X2771H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-00-901-7897?

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.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-00-901-7897?

NSN 5985-00-901-7897 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 7959 (Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc), 9197920 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).

What NSN replaces 5985-00-901-7897?

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.

What are the specifications of 7959?

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.

Is NSN 5985-00-901-7897 still in active supply?

NSN 5985-00-901-7897 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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