The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-117-6076, 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 Alan Industries Inc. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-117-6076 |
| Primary Part Number | 50V40-217 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Alan Industries Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 100.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 2.0 KILOHERTZ |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 40.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -2.00 TO 2.00 |
| Scale Linearity | LINEAR |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 6.0 |
| Shaft Length | 0.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Division Quantity | 48 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 8 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 318-300-201 | L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation (USA) |
| 50V40-217 PRIMARY | Alan Industries Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-117-6076 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Alan Industries Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-117-6076 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 318-300-201 (L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation), 50V40-217 (Alan Industries Inc).
Key specifications for 50V40-217: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Overall Height: 2.510 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 100.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 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 5985-01-117-6076 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.