The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-233-8385, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-233-8385 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 4.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.190 INCHES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 0.865 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.885 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 52049 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-233-8385 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-423-2652, 5310-01-587-5017. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-233-8385: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Body Style: IRREGULAR. 13 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.
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.