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174AS581Attenuator,variable

Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier · NSN 5985-01-086-3785 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-086-3785 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-086-3785. Primary manufacturer part number: 174AS581.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Coaxial Connector Series Designation: WPM
  • Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.7
  • Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 69.0
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S)
  • Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE
  • Mounting Thread Quantity: 32 PER INCH
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-086-3785, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-086-3785
Primary Part Number174AS581
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNaval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusACTIVE
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationWPM
Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels0.7
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 69.0
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 THREADED HOLE(S)
Body StyleCOAXIAL TYPE
Mounting Thread Quantity32 PER INCH
Terminal Type and Quantity2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio1.30 AND 1.40
Frequency Range0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Step Position Quantity69
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter0.138 INCHES IN
Power Rating1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 100.0 WATTS PEAK
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Attenuation Per Step in Decibels1.0
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels+0.00 TO 0.20
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Attenuation Variation MethodSTEPPED
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Impedance Rating in Ohms50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 KNOB W/DIAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
3110-00-156-1866 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5331-00-286-72698142 INTERCHANGEABLE
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3460-00-982-5198 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5970-01-078-4034 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-01-254-5210814-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5110-01-339-30778142 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8142 Telonic Berkeley, Inc. Dba Telonic Berkeley (USA)
8142S-104 Telonic Berkeley, Inc. Dba Telonic Berkeley (USA)
3024-100 Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel (USA)
174AS581 PRIMARY Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-156-1866INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,THRUST
5331-00-286-7269INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
8142
5940-00-407-2325INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
355-11-08-001
6640-00-420-0000INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,GRADUATED,LABORATORY
C893-6
5895-00-609-2413INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR ASSY DRIVE
3460-00-982-5198INTERCHANGEABLE
BAR,BORING TOOL
5970-01-078-4034INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATION SLEEVING,ELECTRICAL
5935-01-254-5210INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
814-2
5110-01-339-3077INTERCHANGEABLE
PLIERS
8142
5940-01-524-5336INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,STUD
8-142

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-086-3785?

NSN 5985-01-086-3785 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-01-086-3785?

NSN 5985-01-086-3785 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 8142 (Telonic Berkeley, Inc. Dba Telonic Berkeley), 8142S-104 (Telonic Berkeley, Inc. Dba Telonic Berkeley), 3024-100 (Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel), 174AS581 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 5985-01-086-3785?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5985-01-086-3785: 3110-00-156-1866, 5331-00-286-7269, 5940-00-407-2325 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 174AS581?

Key specifications for 174AS581: Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Coaxial Connector Series Designation: WPM; Overall Width: 1.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.7. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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