The Waveguide Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-368-9681, 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 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 5 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-368-9681 |
| Primary Part Number | 5946196-1 |
| Item Name | Waveguide Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.397 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.403 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 2 |
| Waveguide First Leg Length | 1.204 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Second Leg Length | 1.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | THREE BEND TYPE |
| Flexibility | RIGID SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Operating Pressure | 15.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.630 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.570 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.610 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.171 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.171 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.897 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.903 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Waveguide Fourth Leg Length | 23.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.496 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.504 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 0.996 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.004 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.423 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.480 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.520 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.630 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 2.070 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.110 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Class | 2B FIRST FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY FIRST FLANGE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5946196-1 | Bright Lights Usa, Inc Dba Blusa Defense Manufacturing (USA) |
| 5946196-1 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 238901 | Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc (USA) |
| 1522945-1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA) |
| 5946196 | Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1522945-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
| 1522945-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc |
NSN 5985-01-368-9681 is a Waveguide Assembly, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-368-9681 has 5 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5946196-1 (Bright Lights Usa, Inc Dba Blusa Defense Manufacturing), 5946196-1 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 238901 (Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc), 1522945-1 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms), 5946196 (Microtech Inc Dba Microtech Inc).
Key specifications for 5946196-1: Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.397 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.403 INCHES MAXIMUM SECOND FLANGE IN; Flange Inside Height: 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM FIRST FLANGE IN; Flange Quantity: 2. 30 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 5985-01-368-9681 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.