5985-00-116-6597

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Federal Supply Group

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Classification

National Stock Number

5985-00-116-6597

Item Name Code

00838

Assigment Date

03/16/1973 (53 years ago)

A device for reducing the strength of an alternating current signal either continuously or in steps, without causing appreciable signal distortion, by maintaining substantially constant output and/or input impedance match. Continuously variable resistive devices must consist of at least two sections or one section with at least two rotating contacts. The item must have an overall attenuation rating. Includes tandem mounted variable resistors designed to function as an attenuator but whose terminals are not connected. See also resistor, vaiable (as modified).

1.313 inches nominal overall diameter, stepped attenuation variation method, 3.125 inches nominal overall length, cylindrical w/adjustment knob body style, test set,radar receiver an/alm-140 end item identification

Product Characteristics

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Body Style: cylindrical w/adjustment knob
Overall Length: 3.125 inches nominal
Overall Diameter: 1.313 inches nominal
End Item Identification: test set,radar receiver an/alm-140
Attenuation Variation Method: stepped
Step Position Quantity: 6
Attenuation Per Step In Decibels: 10.0
Adjustment Device Type And Quantity: 1 knob w/dial
Impedance Rating In Ohms: 50.0 input-output
Special Features: 45.0 deg between stops
Terminal Type And Quantity: 2 connector, coaxial, male

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FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5985-00-116-6597?

The FSCG of the NSN 5985-00-116-6597 is 5985

Does the NSN 5985-00-116-6597 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 8529109000

Does NSN 5985-00-116-6597 require demilitarization?

Usml or ccl military items - demil required. Destroy item and components to prevent restoration or repair to a usable condition. (note 5).

Does NSN 5985-00-116-6597 contain precious materials?

Item does not contain precious metal.

Does NSN 5985-00-116-6597 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 5985-00-116-6597 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 53 years ago, on Fri, Mar 16, 1973