The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-368-9138, 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 5 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-368-9138 |
| Primary Part Number | 5972436 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | MAIN LINE TERMINAL FITTING |
| Identifying Number | TERMINAL FITTING M39012/62-3001; M3922/59-014 |
| Design Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 8.9 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE AND WAVEGUIDE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5972436 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 1207324 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA) |
| 434270 | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 434270 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AMC-1011 | 5/9 Secondary reference Atlantic Microwave Corporation Div Cobham Electronic Systems |
| 1207324 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
NSN 5985-01-368-9138 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-368-9138 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5972436 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 1207324 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms), 434270 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-01-487-6881. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5972436: Usage Design: MAIN LINE TERMINAL FITTING; Identifying Number: TERMINAL FITTING M39012/62-3001; M3922/59-014; Design Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL; Radio Frequency Rating: 8.9 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 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.
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.