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0172-3-1218-001Attenuator,variable

Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate · NSN 5985-01-092-9267 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-092-9267 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-092-9267. Primary manufacturer part number: 0172-3-1218-001.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Body Material: ALUMINUM
  • FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIP.
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 3 PIN
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.122 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.128 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 10.0
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 1.820 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-092-9267, 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 Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-092-9267
Primary Part Number0172-3-1218-001
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUsacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate
StatusACTIVE
Body MaterialALUMINUM
FSC Application DataANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIP.
Terminal Type and Quantity3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 3 PIN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.122 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.128 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 10.0
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length1.820 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-1.50 TO 1.50
Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels2.0
Body StyleIRREGULAR
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationSMA
Operating Temp Range-55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio2.00
Frequency Range0.500 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.200 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width0.950 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
0172-3-1218-001 Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate (USA)
1529-1 General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA)
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4820-00-036-1864INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,ADJUSTING
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ROCKER ASSEMBLY,INTAKE VALVE
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LAMP,INCANDESCENT
60XA
5930-01-166-7002INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,COOLANT TEMP
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METALLOGRAPH
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FILTER BODY,FLUID
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SENSOR ASSEMBLY,COUNTERMEASURES
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MODULE BATTERY
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BRACKET,MOUNTING
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-092-9267?

NSN 5985-01-092-9267 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-01-092-9267?

NSN 5985-01-092-9267 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 0172-3-1218-001 (Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate), 1529-1 (General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics).

What NSN replaces 5985-01-092-9267?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5985-01-092-9267: 4820-00-036-1864, 2810-00-306-6553, 6240-00-760-8306 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 0172-3-1218-001?

Key specifications for 0172-3-1218-001: Body Material: ALUMINUM; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIP.; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 3 PIN; Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.122 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.128 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 22 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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