The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-352-0972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-352-0972 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/REAR TERMINALS |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Body Length | 0.175 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 WIRE LEAD |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ES8135-02 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Drs Sustainment Systems, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-352-0972 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-352-0972: Body Style: CYLINDRICAL W/REAR TERMINALS; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED; Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 0.395 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 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 5985-01-352-0972 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.