The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-040-7612, 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 Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-040-7612 |
| Primary Part Number | 196AS236 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 28.0 NOMINAL |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Pole Quantity | 2 |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.2 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 4 |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACTS GOLD |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 71.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TURRET AND 2 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Switch Operation Sequence | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | TNC |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 13-51-05570 | Dow-Key Microwave Llc (USA) |
| A3-313A2 | Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc (USA) |
| 196AS236 PRIMARY | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 13-51-05570 | 5/9 Secondary reference K&l Microwave Llc |
| 13-51-05570 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AST-T10 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc |
NSN 5985-01-040-7612 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-040-7612 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 13-51-05570 (Dow-Key Microwave Llc), A3-313A2 (Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc), 196AS236 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).
Key specifications for 196AS236: Switching Time: 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Overall Height: 2.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 28.0 NOMINAL. 18 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 5985-01-040-7612 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.