The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-232-0568, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-232-0568 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Special Test Features | COMPLIES WITH INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION TECH STANDARDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SPECIAL TESTFEATURES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 499-052-016 | 5/1 Secondary reference L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation |
| 203-904 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference L-3 Communications Microdyne |
NSN 5985-01-232-0568 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6750-01-427-2167. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-232-0568: Special Test Features: COMPLIES WITH INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION TECH STANDARDS; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SPECIAL TESTFEATURES. 2 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 5985-01-232-0568 has DEMIL Code B. 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.