The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-332-6650, 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 Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-332-6650 |
| Primary Part Number | 1217AS865 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 6.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| FSC Application Data | COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT |
| Frequency Range | 1.500 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.300 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 40.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.175 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.00 TO 1.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 2.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1217AS865 | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA) |
| 1217AS865 | Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc (USA) |
| 1217AS865 | Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Div (USA) |
| 1217AS865 PRIMARY | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1217AS865 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-332-6650 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-332-6650 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 1217AS865 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), 1217AS865 (Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc), 1217AS865 (Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Div), 1217AS865 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).
Key specifications for 1217AS865: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 6.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); FSC Application Data: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. 17 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 5985-01-332-6650 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.