The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-297-7618, 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 Microwave Engineering Corporation. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-297-7618 |
| Primary Part Number | C280-192 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Microwave Engineering Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 3.10 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 10.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 110000-103 | Microwave Development Company Inc Dba Microwave Development Company Inc (USA) |
| C280-192 PRIMARY | Microwave Engineering Corporation (USA) |
| C280-HFM-MLT-3 | Microwave Engineering Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10119068-101 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-297-7618 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Microwave Engineering Corporation, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-297-7618 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 110000-103 (Microwave Development Company Inc Dba Microwave Development Company Inc), C280-192 (Microwave Engineering Corporation), C280-HFM-MLT-3 (Microwave Engineering Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6130-01-565-7457. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for C280-192: Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 3.10; Overall Length: 12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Item Identification: F-15 ACFT. 4 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 5985-01-297-7618 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.