The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-016-8731, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-016-8731 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED STUD(S) |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 70.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Step Position Quantity | 7 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | TNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 436B | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 520 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-016-8731 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6220-01-190-3236. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-016-8731: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED STUD(S); Overall Height: 2.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE. 14 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 5985-01-016-8731 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.