The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-277-7172, 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 Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc. Government technical data includes 6 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-277-7172 |
| Primary Part Number | CPL-5218-10-003-79 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency | SANDERS |
| Usage Design | MAIN LINE TERMINAL FITTING |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Design Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CPL-5218-10-003-79 | Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 26728 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 292364P10 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-277-7172 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-277-7172 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CPL-5218-10-003-79 (Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6640-01-599-0527. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for CPL-5218-10-003-79: Overall Height: 1.431 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency: SANDERS; Usage Design: MAIN LINE TERMINAL FITTING; Power Loss in Decibels: 10.0. 6 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 5985-01-277-7172 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.