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0172-3-1218-006Attenuator,variable

Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate · NSN 5985-01-092-9270 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-092-9270 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-092-9270. Primary manufacturer part number: 0172-3-1218-006.
Features
  • Attenuator,variable — FSC 5985
  • Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
  • Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 3 PIN
  • FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
  • Coaxial Connector Series Designation: SMA
  • Operating Temp Range: -55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width: 0.950 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 5985-01-092-9270, 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-092-9270
Primary Part Number0172-3-1218-006
Item NameAttenuator,variable
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUsacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR
Application DesignTRANSMISSION LINE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 3 PIN
FSC Application DataANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Coaxial Connector Series DesignationSMA
Operating Temp Range-55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width0.950 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels+0.0 TO 40.0
Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels-0.50 TO 0.50
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.122 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.128 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length1.820 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Frequency Range12.400 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.200 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels3.5
Body StyleIRREGULAR
Body MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Attenuation Variation MethodCONTINUOUS
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio2.00
Adjustment Device Type and Quantity1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4720-00-054-3830 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,nonmetallic
4720-00-062-9481 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,nonmetallic
6680-01-166-700515296 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,flow
Electro Impulse Laboratory Inc Dba Electro Impulse Inc
5325-01-246-9469R-6181 AT PIECE 46 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,retaining
Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise
6505-01-581-3994NDC14789-0700-02 INTERCHANGEABLE
Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injec
Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
0172-3-1218-006 Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate (USA)
1529-6 General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA)
Related Parts
4720-00-054-3830INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
4720-00-062-9481INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
6680-01-166-7005INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,FLOW
15296
5325-01-246-9469INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINING
R-6181 AT PIECE 46
6505-01-581-3994INTERCHANGEABLE
PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE INJEC
NDC14789-0700-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-092-9270?

NSN 5985-01-092-9270 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 5985-01-092-9270?

NSN 5985-01-092-9270 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 0172-3-1218-006 (Usacecom Intelligence Electronic Warfare Sensors Directorate), 1529-6 (General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics).

What NSN replaces 5985-01-092-9270?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5985-01-092-9270: 4720-00-054-3830, 4720-00-062-9481, 6680-01-166-7005 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 0172-3-1218-006?

Key specifications for 0172-3-1218-006: Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR; Application Design: TRANSMISSION LINE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 3 PIN; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT. 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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