The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-111-7769, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-111-7769 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 7.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 11.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 15.0 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.50 TO 1.50 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Shaft Length | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Temp Range | -45.0 TO 110.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-A-24215/9 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 PIN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M24215/9-003 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-24215/9 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-A-24215/9 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-111-7769 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-158-0056. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-111-7769: Shaft Type: ROUND; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 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 5985-01-111-7769 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.