The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-535-5370, 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 Caes Mission Systems Llc. Government technical data includes 5 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-535-5370 |
| Primary Part Number | MD-042K037 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Caes Mission Systems Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 4 PIN |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MD-042K037 PRIMARY | Caes Mission Systems Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A3263648 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-535-5370 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Caes Mission Systems Llc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-535-5370 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MD-042K037 (Caes Mission Systems Llc).
Key specifications for MD-042K037: Overall Height: 0.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Overall Length: 1.350 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Attenuation Variation Method: CONTINUOUS. 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.
NSN 5985-01-535-5370 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.