The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-237-8763, 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 L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems. Government technical data includes 9 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. 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 | 5985-01-237-8763 |
| Primary Part Number | 169680-1 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Style Designator | BEND TYPE |
| Waveguide Offset Distance | 4.340 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.420 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flexibility | RIGID ALL TUBING SEGMENT |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061 ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 10 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) ALL FLANGES ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Style | CONTACT TYPE ALL FLANGES |
| Waveguide Longer Offset Distance | 12.340 INCHES MINIMUM AND 12.420 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-237-8763 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-237-8763 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 229087 (Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc), 169680-1 (L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5895-01-529-4265. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 169680-1: Flange Quantity: 2; Style Designator: BEND TYPE; Waveguide Offset Distance: 4.340 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.420 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Flexibility: RIGID ALL TUBING SEGMENT. 9 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 5985-01-237-8763 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.