The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-317-5796, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-317-5796 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 3.060 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 30.0 |
| Material | ALUMINUM BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 40-30-34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-317-5796 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4710-01-550-5653, 3940-01-621-7133. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-317-5796: Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 3.060 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 30.0; Overall Length: 6.890 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 5 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 5985-01-317-5796 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.