The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-097-8401, 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 Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc.. Government technical data includes 8 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-097-8401 |
| Primary Part Number | VA-417AGA |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 5.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 100.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 4 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 50.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Operating Temp Range | -65.0 TO 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 WIRE LEAD |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VA-417AGA | Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7539943P2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7539943P0002 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-097-8401 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-097-8401 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VA-417AGA (Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc.).
Key specifications for VA-417AGA: Overall Height: 0.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 5.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 100.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 4 SLOTTED SCREW. 8 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 5985-01-097-8401 has DEMIL Code B. 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.