The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-080-0083, 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 Elettronica Aster Spa. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-080-0083 |
| Primary Part Number | 843600-2 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Elettronica Aster Spa |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Flexibility | RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Operating Pressure | 22.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Tubing Twist Type | STRAIGHT TWIST SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 843600-2 | Elettronica Aster Spa (ITA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 843600-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-080-0083 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Elettronica Aster Spa, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-080-0083 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 843600-2 (Elettronica Aster Spa).
Key specifications for 843600-2: Flange Quantity: 2; Flexibility: RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Operating Pressure: 22.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS; Tubing Twist Type: STRAIGHT TWIST SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT. 4 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 5985-01-080-0083 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.