The Amplifier,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-321-1927, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifiers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division. Government technical data includes 16 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5996-01-321-1927 |
| Primary Part Number | CTRA66S |
| Item Name | Amplifier,radio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5996 / 59 — Amplifiers |
| Manufacturer | Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Control Type | REMOTE |
| Frequency Per Channel | 5.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL AND 500.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL |
| Connection Type | SOLDER LUG RIGHT SIDE |
| Connection Type | COAXIAL RECEPTACLE FRONT |
| Connection Type | COAXIAL RECEPTACLE LEFT SIDE |
| Connection Contact Type and Quantity | 2 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL EXTERNAL AND 3 SOLDER LUG EXTERNAL |
| Operating Control Method | AUTOMATIC |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Storage Temp Range | -62.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Overall Gain | 40.5 DECIBELS |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Installation Design | MECHANICAL |
| External DC Operating Voltage in Volts | 17.0 MAXIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| CTRA66S PRIMARY | Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CTRA76S | 5/9 Secondary reference Watkins-Johnson Co |
NSN 5996-01-321-1927 is a Amplifier,radio Frequency, manufactured by Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division, classified under FSC 5996, Amplifiers. Status: active.
NSN 5996-01-321-1927 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CTRA66S (Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division).
Key specifications for CTRA66S: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Overall Height: 0.325 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Control Type: REMOTE. 16 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 5996-01-321-1927 has DEMIL Code C. 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.