The Switch,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-040-4182, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-040-4182 |
| Item Name | Switch,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Waveguide Flange Type | CHOKE |
| Switching Time | 2.0 SECONDS |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 21.0 MINIMUM AND 29.0 MAXIMUM |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | LATCHING |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 4.0 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 3 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES FLANGE CONNECTION FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 80.0 SINGLE |
| Specification/standard Data | 81439-MIL-DTL-55041/10 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 400.0 KILOWATTS PEAK SECOND |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 400.0 WATTS AVERAGE FIRST |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-DTL-55041/10 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.). |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE AND 3 RECTANGULAR FLANGE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) FLANGE CONNECTION FACILITY HOLE |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-S-55041/10 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| M55041/10-001 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-55041/10 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-040-4182 is a Switch,waveguide, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-040-4182: Waveguide Flange Type: CHOKE; Switching Time: 2.0 SECONDS; Overall Height: 1.645 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.933 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 21.0 MINIMUM AND 29.0 MAXIMUM. 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.
NSN 5985-01-040-4182 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.