The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-182-1226, 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 Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-182-1226 |
| Primary Part Number | A10878 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 |
| Bend Angle in Deg | 48.0 SINGLE BEND E-PLANE |
| Style Designator | BEND TYPE |
| Waveguide Offset Distance | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flexibility | RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Surface Treatment | PAINT ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Waveguide Longer Offset Distance | 11.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A10878 | Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc (USA) |
| SM-D-802127 | Space Machine & Engineering Corp. Dba Space Machine & Engineering Corp (USA) |
| SM-D-802127 | Memco, Inc. Dba Military Electronics Manufacturing (USA) |
| SM-D-802127 | Bright Lights Usa, Inc Dba Blusa Defense Manufacturing (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SM-D-802127 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SM-D-802127 | 5/9 Secondary reference Astro Microwave Inc |
NSN 5985-01-182-1226 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-182-1226 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: A10878 (Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc), SM-D-802127 (Space Machine & Engineering Corp. Dba Space Machine & Engineering Corp), SM-D-802127 (Memco, Inc. Dba Military Electronics Manufacturing), SM-D-802127 (Bright Lights Usa, Inc Dba Blusa Defense Manufacturing).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-524-7493. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A10878: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Quantity: 2; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.15. 11 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 5985-01-182-1226 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.