The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-451-0142, 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 Spectrum Control, Inc.. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-451-0142 |
| Primary Part Number | PCAW-3 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Spectrum Control, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PCAW-3 | Spectrum Control, Inc. (USA) |
| A3192578-001 | Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 601146503 | 5/9 Secondary reference Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc. |
| A3RH64-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caes Systems Llc |
| PCAW-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caes Systems Llc |
| A3192578-001 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-451-0142 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Spectrum Control, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-451-0142 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: PCAW-3 (Spectrum Control, Inc.), A3192578-001 (Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc.).
Key specifications for PCAW-3: End Item Identification: 5985011291794 E/I FSCM 80063. 0 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 5985-01-451-0142 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.