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5985-00-202-0256
Variable Attenuator
5985002020256 002020256 CIT600 CM780
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). View more Variable Attenuator
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Restrictions 5985-00-202-0256
5985-00-202-0256 is a Variable Attenuator that does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. This item has been confirmed as a Critical Munitions List Item or a Sensitive Commerce Control List Item and cannot be in the possession of any party anywhere in the World who is not an authorized NATO Government. Any other possessor of this item should mutilate it now as possession violates international and local laws. This item is a US Munitions List Item and must be mutilated to scrap. This item may be hazardous as it is in a Federal Supply Class for potentially hazardous items. A MSDS should be available from the supplier for the end user to evaluate any hazards. This item does not contain a precious metal.
Import and Export 5985-00-202-0256
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End Users 5985-00-202-0256
- US Army (A918)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Apr 2006
- Former MOE Rule:
- A196
- Supplementary Receivers:
- CL
- US Air Force (FXGX)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Apr 2006
- Former MOE Rule:
- FXTX
- US Navy (N9BN)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Apr 2006
- Former MOE Rule:
- NIND
- Supplementary Collaborators:
- HD
- Brazil (YA01)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Dec 1999
- Spain (YB01)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Apr 1991
- Canada (ZC01)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Apr 1991
- Germany (ZG01)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Apr 1991
- Republic of Korea (ZH01)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Apr 1991
- Greece (ZU01)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Apr 1991
- Turkey (ZW01)
- Effective Date:
- 1 Nov 1998
Approved Sources 5985-00-202-0256
- Part Number
- Manufacturer
- Status
- CIT600
- Manufacturer
- 12697 - Clarostat Sensors And Controls (Active)
- Original Design
- Original Design
- CM780
- 12697 - Clarostat Sensors And Controls (Active)
- Canceled/Obsolete
- Canceled/Obsolete
Datasheet 5985-00-202-0256
- Characteristic
- Specifications
- FIIG
- Specifications
- A223A0
- Adjustment Device Type And Quantity [CQTQ]
- 1 Shaft
- Attenuation Variation Method [ASYF]
- Continuous
- Body Diameter [ABPM]
- 1.656 Inches Nominal
- Body Length [ADAQ]
- 2.250 Inches Nominal
- Body Style [AAQL]
- Cylindrical W/Side Terminals
- Application Design [AAFS]
- Transmission Line
- Overall Attenuation Range In Decibels [ASYD]
- +0.0/+30.0
- Impedance Rating In Ohms [CTGG]
- 600.0 Input-Output
- Power Rating [AJDB]
- 2.5 Watts Average
- Shaft Type [CRSJ]
- Round, Flat, Undercut
- Terminal Type And Quantity [TTQY]
- 6 Tab, Solder Lug
Weapon Systems (WSDC) 5985-00-202-0256
DLA Procurement Analysis 5985-00-202-0256
- Last Stock Position:
- 1 In Stock
- DLA Administrative Lead Time:
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Management Data 5985-00-202-0256
- Effective Date
- Organization
- Unit of Issue
- Unit Price
- Qty Unit Pack
- Unit of Issue
- Jun 2023
- Defense Logistics Agency (DS)
- EA
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- 1
- EA
- Mar 2023
- Department of the Navy (DN)
- EA
- Subscribe
- 1
- EA
- Oct 2022
- Department of the Air Force (DF)
- EA
- Subscribe
- 1
- EA
- Oct 2021
- Department of the Navy (DN)
- EA
- Subscribe
- 1
- EA
- Oct 2020
- Defense Logistics Agency (DS)
- EA
- Subscribe
- 1
- EA
- Oct 2019
- Department of the Air Force (DF)
- EA
- Subscribe
- 1
- EA
- MOE
- USC
- Code
- Statement
- Order of Use
- Jump To Code
- Qty Per Assy
- UOM
- Technical Document
- Quantative Expression
- Code
- Department of the Navy (DN)
- N
- X
- Formerly 5905
- X
- Defense Logistics Agency (DS)
- I
- X
- Formerly 5905
- X
Army
- Materiel Category and Inventory Manager:
- Q
- Electronics Materiel (DLA/GSA Items)
- Appropriation and Budget Activity:
- 2
- Stock Fund Secondary Items
- Management Inventory Segment:
- 2
- Non-Repairable Items(Exclusive of Insurance and Provisioning Items)
This code will be used to identify items, which are not reparable.
- Weapons System / End Item / Homogeneous Group:
- 00
- DLA/GSA Material
DLA/GSA-Managed Items that cannot be identified to a specific Army Weapons Systems/End Item
- Accounting Requirements:
- X
- 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.
Navy
- Cognizance:
- 9B
- Navy-owned stocks of DLA material
Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg
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Freight Information 5985-00-202-0256
5985-00-202-0256 has freight characteristics.It has a National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) of 061700. A Sub NMFC of X. It has a NMFC Description of ELEC APPLIANCES/INSTRUMENTS NOI. 5985-00-202-0256 is rated as class 100 when transported by Less-Than Truckload (LTL) freight. It has a Uniform Freight Classification (UFC) number of 34580 which rates the freight between FCL and LCL. 5985-00-202-0256 has a variance between NMFC and UFC when transported by rail and the description should be consulted. It has a Water Commodity Code (WCC) of 658 for ocean manifesting and military sealift. 5985-00-202-0256 is not classified as a special type of cargo when transported by water. 5985-00-202-0256 is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84" in any dimension. It should be compatible with a standard 72" Aircraft Cargo Door when transported by air.
Packaging Data 5985-00-202-0256
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- Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA)
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Item Pack Level (Unpackaged)
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- Item Weight
- Characteristics
- Weight/Dimensions Category
- Fragility
- Item Preservation
- Item Weight
- --
- --
- --
- 0.25 lb or less, one dimension 2" or less, other dimensions less than 24"
- 85 to 110G
- No Requirement
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Unit Pack Level (Packaged)
- Quantity per Pack
- Unit Size
- Unit Weight
- Unit Cube
- Preservation Method
- Cleaning/Drying
- Unit Size
- 1
- --
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- Any Suitable Process
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- Preservation Material
- Wrapping Material
- Cushioning/Dunnage
- Cushioning Thickness
- Container
- Special Marking
- Wrapping Material
- No Requirement
- No Requirement
- PPP-C-795, Cellular Plastic Film Cushioning; or A-A-3129, Open Cell Plastic Cushioning; or PPP-C-1797, Polypropylene Foam Cushioning; or A-A-59136, Polyethylene Foam Cushioning
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- No special marking
- No Requirement
Intermediate Pack Level
- Quantity of Unit Packs
- Container
- PPP-B-566, PPP-B-676, or ASTM-D5118, Folding, Setup or Fiberboard Box
Contracting Technical Data File (CTDF) 5985-00-202-0256 October 2021
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Restrictions
- Boeing Rights Guard:
- Export Controlled:
- Controlled Technical Data Package (TDP):
- Restricted Technical Data Package (TDP):
- Contains Classified Material
- Weapons System Indicator Code (WSIC):
- Z
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