The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-316-6729, 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 Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 11 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-316-6729 |
| Primary Part Number | 5496371-1 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | RADAR EQUIPMENT |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS ALL TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Style Designator | OFFSET BEND TYPE |
| Flexibility | RIGID ALL TUBING SEGMENT |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Operating Pressure | 10.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Waveguide Center to Center Distance | 2.714 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.734 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Length | 4.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.322 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMATE ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE ALL SURFACES |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY ALL TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5496371-1 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 5496371-1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA) |
| 5496371-1 | Memco, Inc. Dba Military Electronics Manufacturing (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5496371-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Astro Microwave Inc |
NSN 5985-01-316-6729 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-316-6729 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5496371-1 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 5496371-1 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), 5496371-1 (Memco, Inc. Dba Military Electronics Manufacturing).
Key specifications for 5496371-1: FSC Application Data: RADAR EQUIPMENT; Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS ALL TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Quantity: 2; Style Designator: OFFSET BEND TYPE. 11 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 5985-01-316-6729 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.