The Amplifier,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-223-1663, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifiers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5996-01-223-1663 |
| Primary Part Number | A31U29145-1 |
| Item Name | Amplifier,radio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5996 / 59 — Amplifiers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | RADIO TEST STATION |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Overall Gain | 18.0 DECIBELS |
| External DC Operating Voltage in Volts | 12.0 MINIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE AND 15.0 MAXIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A31U29145-1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| ALM/080-7018-118 | Kratos Microwave, Inc. Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DXA-3134-01 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Dexcel Inc Sub of Gould Defense Systems Sub of Gould Inc |
NSN 5996-01-223-1663 is a Amplifier,radio Frequency, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5996, Amplifiers. Status: active.
NSN 5996-01-223-1663 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: A31U29145-1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), ALM/080-7018-118 (Kratos Microwave, Inc. Div Kratos Microwave Electronics).
Key specifications for A31U29145-1: Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: RADIO TEST STATION; Overall Length: 2.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 1.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5996-01-223-1663 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.