The Adapter,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-243-8419, 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 Frontgrade Technologies Inc.. Government technical data includes 24 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-243-8419 |
| Primary Part Number | MA504681 |
| Item Name | Adapter,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS ALL TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 1 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 |
| Bend Angle in Deg | 90.0 SINGLE BEND H-PLANE |
| Flange Inside Diameter | 1.406 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.437 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND SINGLE FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES SINGLE FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.496 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.504 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 0.996 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.004 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.423 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Surface Treatment | PAINT ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Class | 2B SINGLE FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Flange Style | CHOKE TYPE SINGLE FLANGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MA504681 PRIMARY | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| 90AC1019 PRIMARY | Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5002099-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 656363 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| SM-656363 | 5/9 Secondary reference Space Machine & Engineering Corp. Dba Space Machine & Engineering Corp |
| MA504681 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-243-8419 is a Adapter,waveguide, manufactured by Frontgrade Technologies Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-243-8419 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: MA504681 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.), 90AC1019 (Microwave Development Laboratories, Inc. Dba Microwave Development Laboratories Inc).
Key specifications for MA504681: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS ALL TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN; Flange Quantity: 1. 24 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 5985-01-243-8419 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.