The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-017-8315, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-017-8315 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 65.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LL-8 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hyletronics Limited Partnership |
| LL-8 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Litton Systems Inc Hyletronics Group-Airtron Div |
| 714699-1 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
NSN 5985-01-017-8315 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): 6240-01-362-4902. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-017-8315: Frequency Range: 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Operating Temp Range: +0.0 TO 65.0 CELSIUS DEGC. 2 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 5985-01-017-8315 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.