The Switch,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-156-6558, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-156-6558 |
| Item Name | Switch,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| Rf Maximum Voltage Rating | 24.0 VOLTS PEAK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7938408-01 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-156-6558 is a Switch,waveguide, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-156-6558: Overall Height: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Pole Quantity: 1; Switch Return Mechanism Type: FAIL-SAFE; Overall Width: 3.880 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 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 5985-01-156-6558 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.