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NSN SPEC 3537

Variable Attenuator

A switch which is externally actuated by a lever and whose contacts open and close with an instantaneous (snap) action; includes items having one or more momentary positions. Includes switches (snap action) which use mercury to bridge contacts, and assemblages of complete switches (snap action) having common actuators. Excludes:switch,lever; switch,rotary; switch,knife; switch,sensitive; and switch,box.

10.0 attenuation per step in decibels, 0.000 kilohertz minimum and 20.000 kilohertz maximum frequency range, 5000.0 input-output impedance rating in ohms, stepped attenuation variation method, audio application design.

NSN 5985-00-279-2393 Datasheet

(NSN) National Stock Number
5985-00-279-2393
(FSC) Federal Supply Classification
5985 - Related Equipment, Waveguides and Antennas
(NIIN) National Item Identification Number
00-279-2393
Requires Demilitarization
Yes
(INC) Item Name Code
00838
Date
Tue, Jan 1, 1963
Schedule B Code
8529109000
Application Design
audio
Attenuation Per Step In Decibels
10.0
Attenuation Variation Method
stepped
Frequency Range
0.000 kilohertz minimum and 20.000 kilohertz maximum
Impedance Rating In Ohms
5000.0 input-output
Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter
0.375 inches
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator
unef
Mounting Facility Type And Quantity
1 threaded bushing
Mounting Thread Quantity
32 per inch
Overall Attenuation Accuracy In Decibels
-0.15 to 0.15
Overall Attenuation Range In Decibels
+0.0 to 30.0
Overall Height
3.500 inches nominal
Overall Length
3.125 inches nominal
Overall Width
2.125 inches nominal
Power Rating
600.0 milliwatts average
Step Position Quantity
3
Terminal Type And Quantity
3 tab, solder lug

Identification

Demilitarization Code
A - Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.
Precious Metals Indicator
A - Item does not contain precious metal.
Hazardous Metals Indicator
P - 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.
Pseudo Item Name Code
0000838

Cross Reference

CAGE Codes

28057
Shallco, Inc
U.s./canadian manufacturers

Freight Information

Air Commodity
HZ -
Air Dimension
A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
National Motor Freight Class Rating
W - Rating variable
Special Handling
9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
Type of Cargo
Z - No special type of cargo code applicable
Uniform Freight Classification Item Number
34580
Water Commodity
658 - Electrical appliances, small
National Motor Freight Classification Item Number
061700

Schedule B & Trade

Schedule B
8529-10-9000
Description
antenna & antenna reflectors of all kinds; parts suitable for use soley or principally w/ apparatus of heading 8524 to 8528, nesoi
End Use
21400 - Telecommunications equipment
Unit of Quantity
NO
USDA
Yes
(SITC) Standard International Trade Classification
76493
(NAICS) North American Industrial Classification System
334220

Questions & Answers

  1. What is the FSCG of the NSN 5985-00-279-2393?

    The FSCG of the NSN 5985-00-279-2393 is 5985

  2. Does the NSN 5985-00-279-2393 have a Schedule B code assigned?

    Yes, the Schedule B code is 8529109000

  3. Does NSN 5985-00-279-2393 require demilitarization?

    Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

  4. Does NSN 5985-00-279-2393 contain precious materials?

    Item does not contain precious metal.

  5. Does NSN 5985-00-279-2393 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.

  6. When the NSN 5985-00-279-2393 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

    It was assigned 63 years ago, on Tue, Jan 1, 1963

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