The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-040-9527, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-040-9527 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 8.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 2.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Step Position Quantity | 10 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A#LM812 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| LM-8-10-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A#LM812 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Multi-Tech Industries Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-040-9527 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-040-9527: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 8.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 20.0; Attenuation Per Step in Decibels: 2.0; Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED. 5 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 5985-01-040-9527 has DEMIL Code D. 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.