The Attenuator Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-960-5560, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-960-5560 |
| Item Name | Attenuator Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Component Name | FIXED WIRE WOUND RESISTOR |
| Component Quantity | 4 |
| Resistance Tolerance in Percent | -1.0 TO 1.0 |
| Electrical Resistance | 442.0 OHMS AND 786.0 OHMS |
| Component Identifying Number | RS2A-442 PART NO. AND RS2A-786 PART NO. |
| Terminal Quantity | 4 |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD W/LUG |
| Mounting Method | SCREW |
| Component Controlling Agency | DALE PRODUCTS INC |
| Electrical Connection Method | PARALLEL |
| Resistor Power Dissipation Rating in Watts | 1.0 AND 2.0 |
| Assembly Construction Method | ENCASED IN HOUSING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 29-25709-1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 29-25709-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference The Boeing Company |
NSN 5985-00-960-5560 is a Attenuator Assembly, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-334-0050. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-960-5560: Component Name: FIXED WIRE WOUND RESISTOR; Component Quantity: 4; Resistance Tolerance in Percent: -1.0 TO 1.0; Electrical Resistance: 442.0 OHMS AND 786.0 OHMS. 12 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.
NSN 5985-00-960-5560 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.