The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-236-8293, 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 Bae Systems Maritime Services Limited. Government technical data includes 13 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-236-8293 |
| Primary Part Number | 43319-542-00-7 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems Maritime Services Limited |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.4 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| 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 60.0 |
| Shaft Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 3.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 43319-542-00-7 | Bae Systems Maritime Services Limited (GBR) |
| 91496155 | Thales Sa (FRA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MA-214 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Trilithic, Inc. |
| 43319-542-00-7 | 5/9 Secondary reference British Aerospace Defence Systems Ltd T/a Bae Systems |
NSN 5985-01-236-8293 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Bae Systems Maritime Services Limited, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-236-8293 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 43319-542-00-7 (Bae Systems Maritime Services Limited), 91496155 (Thales Sa).
Key specifications for 43319-542-00-7: Shaft Type: ROUND; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.4; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 1.410 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.
NSN 5985-01-236-8293 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.