The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-054-6587, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-054-6587 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Bushing Length | 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Range | 1.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 30.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| First Flat Length | 0.380 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 60.0 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 6.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Shaft Length | 0.670 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Test Data Document | 98230-0N199775 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Step Position Quantity | 10 |
| Flat Height | 0.218 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 50V60-601 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
| 0N199775 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-054-6587 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-054-6587: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED; Bushing Length: 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 2.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Frequency Range: 1.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 30.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 17 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.