The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-215-0847, 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 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 14 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 | 5985-01-215-0847 |
| Primary Part Number | 11441816 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 15.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Shaft Length | 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Power Rating | 5.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ASM-15-11K/42211 | Merrimac Industries, Inc (USA) |
| 11441816 PRIMARY | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-215-0847 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-215-0847 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: ASM-15-11K/42211 (Merrimac Industries, Inc), 11441816 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
Key specifications for 11441816: Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 0.850 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 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 5985-01-215-0847 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.