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27538Coupler,directional

Airbus Operations · NSN 5985-01-036-1241 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-036-1241 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-036-1241. Primary manufacturer part number: 27538.
Features
  • Coupler,directional — FSC 5985
  • Radio Frequency Rating: 1.7 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.2 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
  • Unit Type: COAXIAL LINE
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-C-15370 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Power Loss in Decibels: 10.0
  • Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency: MIL-C-15370/3
  • Usage Design: MAIN LINE TERMINAL FITTING
  • Design Type: BIDIRECTIONAL
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-036-1241, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Airbus Operations. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-036-1241
Primary Part Number27538
Item NameCoupler,directional
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAirbus Operations
StatusCANCELLED
Radio Frequency Rating1.7 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.2 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Unit TypeCOAXIAL LINE
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-15370 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Power Loss in Decibels10.0
Terminal Fitting Controlling AgencyMIL-C-15370/3
Usage DesignMAIN LINE TERMINAL FITTING
Design TypeBIDIRECTIONAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5999-00-151-4062125004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clip,electrical
Littelfuse, Inc.
5985-01-034-6821 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
5985-01-042-2500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
5985-01-065-4429 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
5985-01-081-3958 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
5985-01-096-5284 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
5985-01-128-6982 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
5985-01-142-8187 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
5985-01-142-8188 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
5985-01-144-1194 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
27538 Airbus Operations (FRA)
MIL-C-15370/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-15370/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M15370/3-028 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5999-00-151-4062INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,ELECTRICAL
125004
5985-01-034-6821INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-042-2500INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-065-4429INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-081-3958INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-096-5284INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-128-6982INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-142-8187INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-142-8188INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-144-1194INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-144-1195INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
5985-01-209-9164INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-036-1241?

NSN 5985-01-036-1241 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Airbus Operations, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-01-036-1241?

NSN 5985-01-036-1241 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 27538 (Airbus Operations), MIL-C-15370/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-15370/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M15370/3-028 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5985-01-036-1241?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5985-01-036-1241: 5999-00-151-4062, 5985-01-034-6821, 5985-01-042-2500 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 27538?

Key specifications for 27538: Overall Length: 5.620 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Radio Frequency Rating: 1.7 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.2 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Unit Type: COAXIAL LINE; Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-C-15370 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5985-01-036-1241 still in active supply?

NSN 5985-01-036-1241 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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