The Dummy Load,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-166-3721, 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 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 15 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. 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 | 5985-01-166-3721 |
| Primary Part Number | 8894 |
| Item Name | Dummy Load,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Position | HORIZONTAL |
| Termination Type | CONNECTION COAXIAL |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 21.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 |
| Style Designator | RF CONNECTOR, 4 HOLE MOUNTED |
| Cooling Method | SELF-COOLED |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | -55.0 CELSIUS AND 65.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 21.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Range Rating | +0.000 TO 1000.000 MEGAHERTZ |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.000 TO 1000.000 MEGAHERTZ |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 5.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating | 2500.000 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8894 PRIMARY | Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-166-3721 is a Dummy Load,electrical, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-166-3721 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8894 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3120-01-315-2214. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8894: Operating Position: HORIZONTAL; Termination Type: CONNECTION COAXIAL; Overall Height: 11.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 21.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 15 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.
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.