The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-217-5321, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-217-5321 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 75.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 PRINTED CIRCUIT |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | ROTARY SWITCH TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Power Rating | 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 37-80837-2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Inc. Dba General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems |
| GD1P100P750NA | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
| 37-808837-2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Inc. Dba General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems |
NSN 5985-01-217-5321 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-217-5321: Shaft Type: ROUND; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 75.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 PRINTED CIRCUIT; Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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 5985-01-217-5321 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.