The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-271-5466, 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 Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-271-5466 |
| Primary Part Number | 4844-20 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Body Style | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 5.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 3.0 KILOWATTS PEAK |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4844-20 PRIMARY | Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 47A529806P10 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Aerostructures |
| AV084-20 | 5/9 Secondary reference Advanced Technical Materials, Inc. Dba a T M |
NSN 5985-01-271-5466 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-271-5466 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4844-20 (Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc).
Key specifications for 4844-20: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Overall Height: 2.870 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: WAVEGUIDE TYPE; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW. 8 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 5985-01-271-5466 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.