The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-372-8870, 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 Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-372-8870 |
| Primary Part Number | M3-438E10FLT |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 15.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 24.0 NOMINAL |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 SINGLE |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.172 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 1.800 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | LATCHING |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.24 DC MAXIMUM |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 5 |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 80.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Surface Treatment | GOLD CONTACT(S) ALL SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE CONNECTOR(S) ALL SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL BODY ALL SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | PAINT COVER ALL SURFACES |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACT SURFACES GOLD |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Material | ALUMINUM COVER |
| Material | ALUMINUM BODY |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CONNECTOR(S) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| M3-438E10FLT | Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 012-120822-02 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Itt Industries Inc Systems Div |
| M3-438E10FLT | 5/9 Secondary reference Carpenter Machine Works Inc |
NSN 5985-01-372-8870 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-372-8870 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: M3-438E10FLT (Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc).
Key specifications for M3-438E10FLT: Switching Time: 15.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 27 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.