The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-281-2105, 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 29 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 | 5985-01-281-2105 |
| Primary Part Number | 147868-1 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.503 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.506 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Style Designator | BEND TYPE |
| Waveguide Offset Distance | 3.050 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.170 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| 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 SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 1.003 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.006 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES FIRST 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 SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.423 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMATE ALL FLANGE OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT INSIDE SURFACES |
| Precious Material and Location | INTERNAL WAVEGUIDE SURFACE SILVER |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Class | 2B FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY ALL FLANGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-281-2105 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 5985-01-281-2105 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 229751 (Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc), 147868-1 (L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1680-01-561-2359. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 147868-1: Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN; Flange Inside Height: 0.503 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.506 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN; Flange Quantity: 2. 29 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 5985-01-281-2105 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.