The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-013-6209, 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 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-013-6209 |
| Primary Part Number | 2896557-1 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 8 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 750.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 850.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | THREE POSITION CIRCULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Scale Linearity | LINEAR |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Scale Division Quantity | 19 |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | 5.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 60.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 10.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 5.0 KILOWATTS PEAK |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-013-6209 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-013-6209 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2896557-1 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier), 2614-20K (Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc).
Key specifications for 2896557-1: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 8 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 2.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Frequency Range: 750.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 850.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 20 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 5985-01-013-6209 has DEMIL Code B. 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.