Product Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR

5985-00-279-2393 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).

Part Alternates: B35133SPEC3537, B3513-3SPEC3537, SPEC 3537, SPEC3537, 1513, 5985-00-279-2393, 00-279-2393, 5985002792393, 002792393

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components | Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment

Supply Group (FSG) NSN Assign. NIIN
59 01 JAN 1963 00-279-2393

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-279-2393

Part Number Cage Code Manufacturer
1513 58880 MEGGITT (NEW HAMPSHIRE), INC
B3513-3SPEC3537 28057 SHALLCO, INC.
SPEC 3537 28057 SHALLCO, INC.

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Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-279-2393

Characteristic Specifications
APPLICATION DESIGN AUDIO
FREQUENCY RANGE 0.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 20.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
IMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS 5000.0 INPUT-OUTPUT
POWER RATING 600.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS 0.0 TO 30.0
OVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS -0.15 TO 0.15
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD STEPPED
STEP POSITION QUANTITY 3
ATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS 10.0
OVERALL LENGTH 3.125 INCHES NOMINAL
OVERALL HEIGHT 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL
OVERALL WIDTH 2.125 INCHES NOMINAL
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY 1 THREADED BUSHING
MOUNTING FACILITY SCREW THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR UNEF
MOUNTING FACILITY NOMINAL SCREW THREAD DIAMETER 0.375 INCHES
MOUNTING THREAD QUANTITY 32 PER INCH

Restrictions/Controls & Freight Information | NSN 5985-00-279-2393

Category Code Description
Shelf-Life Code:0Nondeteriorative
Hazardous Material Indicator CodePThere is no information in the HMIS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product
Demilitarization Code:ANon-Munitions List Item/ Non-Strategic List Item - Demilitarization not required.
Controlled Inventory Item Code:UUNCLASSIFIED
Precious Metals Indicator Code:AItem does not contain precious metal
Criticality Code:X The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Automatic Data Processing Equipment:0Represents items with no ADP components. NOTE: Codes 1 through 6 are only to be used when the item is Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) in its entirety and is limited to the type meeting only one of the definitions for codes 1 through 6. (See code 9)
Category Code Description
NMF Description 061700 ELEC APPLIANCES/INSTRUMENTS NOI
Less than car load rating
Less than truck load rating J 100.2
Water commodity Code 658 unknown
Originating Activity Code XX
Air Dimension Code A Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 72 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity H Signal Corps supplies and equipment, including radio equipment and supplies, communications equipment and supplies, electrical equipment and supplies, etc.
Air Special Handling Z No special handling required.
Special Handling Code 9 unknonwn
HAZMAT
Type of Cargo Z No special type of cargo code applicable

Management | NSN 5985-00-279-2393

Category Code Description
Materiel Category and Inventory ManagerQ Electronics Materiel (DLA/GSA Items)
Appropriation and Budget Activity2 Stock Fund Secondary Items
Management Inventory Segment2 NONREPARABLE ITEMS (Exclusive of Insurance and Provisioning Items). This code will be used to identify items which are not reparable.
Specific Group/Generic CodeT Other Electronics Equipment
Weapons Systems/End Item or Homogeneous GroupTETool Kits
Accounting Requirements CodeX Expendable item. An item of Army property coded with an ARC of ?X? in the AMDF. Expendable items require no formal accountability after issue from a stock record account. Commercial and fabricated items similar to items coded ?X? in the AMDF are considered expendable items.
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDADepartment of the Army
Service OrganizationAU.S. Army
ReparabilityZThis is a nonreparable item. If condemned or economically unserviceable, then dispose at the level authorized replace the item.
Acquisition Advice CodesXSEMIACTIVE ITEM-NO REPLACEMENT (NON-STOCKED ITEMS) A potentially inactive NSN which must be retained in the supply system as an item of supply because (1) stocks of the item are on hand or in use below the wholesale level and (2) the NSN is cited in equipment authorization documents TO & E, TA, TM, etc., or in-use assets are being reported. 1. Items are authorized for central procurement but not authorized for stockage at wholesale level. 2. Requisitions for in-use replacement will be authorized in accordance with individual Military Service directives. 3. Requisitions may be submitted as requirements generate. Repetitive demands may dictate an AAC change to permit wholesale stockage.
Controlled Item CodeUUNCLASSIFIED
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each
Category Code Description
Budget Code9 General Support DIV57X4921.070:Air Force decentrally managed expense items (ERRC XB3, XF-3) with a unit cost of less than $250,000 that are requisitioned/procured at base (retail) level from DLA, GSA, Army, Navy, Depot Maintenance Service, Air Force Industrial Fund (AFMC), local manufacture and commercial vendors.
Materiel Management Aggregation CodeEHSX:ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Price ValidationN The current standard price in Catalog Management Data (CMD) has not analyzed or coded for LP/LM.
  • The price has not been analyzed or reviewed for accuracy.
  • ZOP or Standard price challenges are permissible, but must be supported with adequate justification. However, if coded for Local Purchase (LP) or Fabrication/Manufacture as indicated with an (LM) Acquisition Advice Code of ?L? or?F?,the case must be evaluated locally where purchased or fabricated.
Fund CodeSFStock fund applicable to items managed for the Air Force by the respective Inventory Control Point.
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDFDepartment of the Air Force
Service OrganizationFU.S. Air Force
ReparabilityNStock Fund (except Munitions)
Acquisition Advice CodesVTERMINAL ITEM # Identifies items in stock, but future procurement is not authorized. Requisitions may continue to be submitted until stocks are exhausted. Preferred item National Stock Number is normally provided by application of the phrase: When Exhausted Use (NSN). Requisitions will be submitted in accordance with IMM/Service requisitioning procedures as applicable.
Controlled Item CodeUUNCLASSIFIED
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each
Category Code Description
Stores Account Code1Marine Corps Stock Fund Account Item.
Combat Essentiality Code5Critical Repair Part to a Combat Essential End Item. Those parts or components whose failure in a combat essential end item will render the end item inoperative or reduce its effectiveness below the minimum acceptable level of efficiency.
Materiel Management CodeBAll CommoditiesDefense Logistics Agency, (DLA,)
Echelon Management Code2ICP/DSSC Marine Corps-managed Recoverability Code D items and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)/TACOM/GSA) items which the integrated manager has not decontrolled.
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDMU.S. Marine Corps
Service OrganizationMU.S. Marine Corps
ReparabilityZNonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose at the level indicated by the first digit of the maintenance code.
Acquisition Advice CodesVTERMINAL ITEM # Identifies items in stock, but future procurement is not authorized. Requisitions may continue to be submitted until stocks are exhausted. Preferred item National Stock Number is normally provided by application of the phrase: When Exhausted Use (NSN). Requisitions will be submitted in accordance with IMM/Service requisitioning procedures as applicable.
Controlled Item CodeUUNCLASSIFIED
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative
Purchasing QTY
UOM
1
EA : Each