The Waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-256-5938, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-256-5938 |
| Item Name | Waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Length | 3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Tubing Twist Type | STRAIGHT TWIST SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 52095-36 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-256-5938 is a Waveguide, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-592-7647. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-256-5938: Flexibility: FLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Waveguide Length: 3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT; Tubing Twist Type: STRAIGHT TWIST SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT. 3 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 5985-01-256-5938 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.