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938-0005Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-040-9183 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-040-9183 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-040-9183. Primary manufacturer part number: 938-0005.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Switch Type: ROTARY
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -2.0 TO 2.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: REAR-BOTTOM
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-040-9183, 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 Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-040-9183
Primary Part Number938-0005
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Switch TypeROTARY
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-2.0 TO 2.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR-BOTTOM
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps2.000 AC
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 TURRET
Body Diameter1.078 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation305.0 MINIMUM AND 315.0 MINIMUM
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg335.0 MINIMUM AND 345.0 MAXIMUM
Nonturn Device Radius0.437 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Switch Contact ArrangementDOUBLE POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN
Features ProvidedSWITCH
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Operating PositionSTART OF ROTATION
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 12:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Body Length0.825 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
3110-00-151-85449385 INTERCHANGEABLE
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The Timken Corporation
3110-00-543-94139385 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,slewing Ring
Kaydon Corporation Dba Kaydon Corp
5307-00-894-66005307L20-006-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stud,plain
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
3030-01-049-546017385GL INTERCHANGEABLE
Belt,v
Carlisle Power Transmission Products Inc
6625-01-071-257811746898 INTERCHANGEABLE
Inductor,decade
Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate
5895-01-144-83039385 INTERCHANGEABLE
Programmer,interrogator Set
Delta Design Inc Sub Cohu Inc
5120-01-175-71345007644 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,spanner
Dept of the Army U S Army Electronics Command Night Vision Laboratory
9515-01-268-33759380005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Armor Plate
Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate
5935-01-368-49339385 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,tip
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
938-5 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
938-0005 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
960027-1 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-151-8544INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
9385
3110-00-543-9413INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEWING RING
9385
5307-00-894-6600INTERCHANGEABLE
STUD,PLAIN
5307L20-006-3
3030-01-049-5460INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
17385GL
6625-01-071-2578INTERCHANGEABLE
INDUCTOR,DECADE
11746898
5895-01-144-8303INTERCHANGEABLE
PROGRAMMER,INTERROGATOR SET
9385
5120-01-175-7134INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,SPANNER
5007644
9515-01-268-3375INTERCHANGEABLE
ARMOR PLATE
9380005
5935-01-368-4933INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,TIP
9385

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-040-9183?

NSN 5905-00-040-9183 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-040-9183?

NSN 5905-00-040-9183 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 938-5 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 938-0005 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 960027-1 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-040-9183?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5905-00-040-9183: 3110-00-151-8544, 3110-00-543-9413, 5307-00-894-6600 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 938-0005?

Key specifications for 938-0005: Switch Type: ROTARY; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS; Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -2.0 TO 2.0 SINGLE SECTION. 30 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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