The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-118-3172, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-118-3172 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS ALL TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 |
| Flexibility | RIGID ALL TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.900 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMATE ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE ALL SURFACES |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Class | 2B FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061 ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Style | CHOKE TYPE ALL FLANGES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3542107 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3542107 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Guide Microwave Inc |
NSN 5985-01-118-3172 is a Waveguide Assembly, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-118-3172: Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS ALL TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL ALL FLANGES IN; Flange Quantity: 2; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.20. 25 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 5985-01-118-3172 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.