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S3-10078-2Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

General Dynamics Motion Control Llc · NSN 5905-00-020-6821 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-020-6821 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-020-6821. Primary manufacturer part number: S3-10078-2.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Undercut Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Lip Depth: 0.0400 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Length: 2.241 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: CONTINUOUS MOTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-020-6821, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Dynamics Motion Control Llc. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-020-6821
Primary Part NumberS3-10078-2
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Motion Control Llc
StatusACTIVE
Undercut Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Lip Depth0.0400 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length2.241 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Shaft StyleROUND, STEPPED
Undercut Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power100.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation360.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Undercut Width0.0600 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pilot Length0.0400 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Lip Diameter0.7500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED
Section Quantity1
Pilot Diameter0.7500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
S3-10078-2 PRIMARY General Dynamics Motion Control Llc (USA)
8597 Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc (USA)
334437 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
9426 Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc (USA)
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3308637
2990-00-234-3110INTERCHANGEABLE
MUFFLER,EXHAUST
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PLATE-WIRING---APPL
8597
4510-00-504-8562INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE ASSEMBLY,TUB OVERFLOW
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FELT,OILER
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SPACER,SLEEVE
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EARPHONE ELEMENT
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DELAY LINE
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PARTS KIT,SEAL REPLACEMENT,MECHA
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5950-01-487-2996INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-020-6821?

NSN 5905-00-020-6821 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by General Dynamics Motion Control Llc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-020-6821?

NSN 5905-00-020-6821 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: S3-10078-2 (General Dynamics Motion Control Llc), 8597 (Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc), 334437 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), 9426 (Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-020-6821?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5905-00-020-6821: 2010-00-213-0548, 2990-00-234-3110, 2915-00-484-7047 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of S3-10078-2?

Key specifications for S3-10078-2: Undercut Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Lip Depth: 0.0400 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Length: 2.241 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Travel Control Feature: CONTINUOUS MOTION. 27 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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