The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-221-0516, 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 Eaton Corp Information Management Systems Div Microwave Components. Government technical data includes 17 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-221-0516 |
| Primary Part Number | 70996-009 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Eaton Corp Information Management Systems Div Microwave Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.493 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.501 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE |
| Flexibility | RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 1.118 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.730 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.770 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 1.118 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.126 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN |
| Waveguide Length | 1.120 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.621 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.629 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 1.246 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.254 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.480 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.520 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 2.480 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.520 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.493 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.501 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE |
| Flange Style | CONTACT TYPE ALL FLANGES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 70996-009 PRIMARY | Eaton Corp Information Management Systems Div Microwave Components (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-221-0516 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Eaton Corp Information Management Systems Div Microwave Components, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-221-0516 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 70996-009 (Eaton Corp Information Management Systems Div Microwave Components).
Key specifications for 70996-009: Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.493 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.501 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL FLANGES IN; Flange Quantity: 2; Style Designator: STRAIGHT TYPE. 17 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 5985-01-221-0516 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.