The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-028-6021, 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 Shallco, Inc. Government technical data includes 21 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-028-6021 |
| Primary Part Number | CP120M |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Shallco, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Bushing Length | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 10000.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Body Diameter | 1.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 10.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 2.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | C |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Shaft Length | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Power Rating | 2.5 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 20 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| CP120M PRIMARY | Shallco, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CP120M | 5/9 Secondary reference Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
NSN 5985-01-028-6021 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Shallco, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-028-6021 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CP120M (Shallco, Inc).
Key specifications for CP120M: Shaft Type: ROUND; Bushing Length: 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 10000.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Body Diameter: 1.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 21 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.
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.