The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-038-6694, 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 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-038-6694 |
| Primary Part Number | 10186097 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 1.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TERMINAL |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 200.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 15.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Operating Temp Range | -29.0 TO 52.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 PIN |
| Power Rating | 500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10186097 PRIMARY | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
| ARS-1/21982 | Merrimac Industries, Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-038-6694 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-038-6694 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 10186097 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), ARS-1/21982 (Merrimac Industries, Inc).
Key specifications for 10186097: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 1.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; Overall Height: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 13 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.