The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-015-2362, 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 Merrimac Industries, Inc. Government technical data includes 17 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-015-2362 |
| Primary Part Number | ARM-2/15282A |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Merrimac Industries, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 1.0 |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| FSC Application Data | PALLET,AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE |
| Frequency Range | 45.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 75.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Slot Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.173 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.203 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 40 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.112 INCHES IN |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 55.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 0.673 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.703 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ARM-2/15282A PRIMARY | Merrimac Industries, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 304023G1 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Merrimac Industries, Inc |
NSN 5985-01-015-2362 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Merrimac Industries, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-015-2362 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ARM-2/15282A (Merrimac Industries, Inc).
Key specifications for ARM-2/15282A: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 1.0; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; FSC Application Data: PALLET,AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. 17 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 5985-01-015-2362 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.