The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-496-9467, 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 Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc. Government technical data includes 6 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-496-9467 |
| Primary Part Number | 5813-20A |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.5 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5813-20A PRIMARY | Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-496-9467 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-496-9467 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5813-20A (Antenna & Radome Research Associates Corp Dba Arra Inc Div Arra Inc).
Key specifications for 5813-20A: Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 20.5; Attenuation Variation Method: CONTINUOUS. 6 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 5985-01-496-9467 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.