Product Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR

5985-00-770-1836 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: 1659257, 5985-00-770-1836, 00-770-1836, 5985007701836, 007701836

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

Supply Group (FSG) NSN Assign. NIIN
59 01 JAN 1962 00-770-1836

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-770-1836

Part Number Cage Code Manufacturer
1659257 10001 NAVAIR AND NAVSEA MANAGED ORIGINAL DESIGN ACTIVITY DWG NOT
1659257 66544 CONTINENTAL MICROWAVE AND TOOL CO., INC.
1659257 80006 LITTON SYSTEMS INC AIRTRON DIV

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Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-770-1836

Characteristic Specifications
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY 1 SHAFT AND 2 SLOTTED SCREW
SHAFT TYPE ROUND

Restrictions/Controls & Freight Information | NSN 5985-00-770-1836

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:BMunitions List Item - Mutilation (MUT) to the point of scrap required. (Formerly: Demilitarization not required. Trade Security Controls (TSCs) required at disposition.)
Controlled Inventory Item Code:UUNCLASSIFIED
Precious Metals Indicator Code:AItem does not contain precious metal
Criticality Code:SThe item is a non-aviation Critical Safety Item (CSI) whose failure will result in serious damage to equipment or serious injury or death to personnel.
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 W Rating Variable
Water commodity Code 723 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 5985-00-770-1836

Category Code Description
Cognizance Codes7HDepot level reparable shipboard and base equipment, assemblies, components and repair parts related to Naval Sea Systems Command equipment
Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg
Special Material Content9 Non-Hazardous or Non-Sensitive Item, does not require hazardous or special handling, packaging or precautions
Source of SupplyNRPNAVICP-ERP
700 Robbins Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098
AgencyDNDepartment of the Navy
Service OrganizationLLead Service - 22 (Repairable)
ReparabilityHDepot Level Reparable
Acquisition Advice CodesCSERVICE/AGENCY-MANAGED (Service/Agency use only.) # Issue, transfer, or shipment is not subject to specialized controls other than those imposed by individual Services supply policy. 1. The item is centrally managed, stocked, and issued. 2. Requisitions will be submitted in accordance with Service requisitioning procedures.
Controlled Item CodeUUNCLASSIFIED
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative