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MIL-PRF-27208/2Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-00-068-8264 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-068-8264 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-068-8264. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-27208/2.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Terminal Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Shaft Length: 0.035 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.065 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Length: 0.990 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.010 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Height: 0.295 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.335 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-068-8264, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-068-8264
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-27208/2
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Length0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Starting Torque8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft Diameter0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Length0.035 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.065 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length0.990 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.010 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Height0.295 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.335 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.160 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.180 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.7 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg4320.0 MINIMUM AND 6480.0 MAXIMUM
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-27208 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-27208/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation4320.0 MINIMUM AND 6480.0 MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Contact Arm Electrical Off PositionFULLY CW
Body Width0.170 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.190 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5905-00-052-1794 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-058-8934 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-068-5919 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-068-8265 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-702-9743 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-728-4286 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-754-8744240-1297P4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5905-00-763-7187 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-781-8779 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-809-9628 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-27208/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
680RT10C2P102 Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc. (USA)
DMS85017 Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
MILR27208 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
220P1+102 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
RT10C2P102 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-052-1794INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-058-8934INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-068-5919INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-068-8265INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-702-9743INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-728-4286INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-754-8744INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
240-1297P4
5905-00-763-7187INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-781-8779INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-809-9628INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-902-0646INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-902-0670INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-068-8264?

NSN 5905-00-068-8264 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-068-8264?

NSN 5905-00-068-8264 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-27208/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 680RT10C2P102 (Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.), DMS85017 (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)), MILR27208 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 220P1+102 (Bourns Instruments Inc) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-068-8264?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-068-8264: 5905-00-052-1794, 5905-00-058-8934, 5905-00-068-5919 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-27208/2?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-27208/2: Terminal Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Length: 1.025 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.075 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Maximum Starting Torque: 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN. 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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