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900217-222Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp · NSN 5905-00-078-8120 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-078-8120 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-078-8120. Primary manufacturer part number: 900217-222.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Mechanical Backlash in Deg Angular Rotation: 1.5
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Body Diameter: 0.560 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 3620.0 NOMINAL
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-078-8120, 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-078-8120
Primary Part Number900217-222
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mechanical Backlash in Deg Angular Rotation1.5
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body Diameter0.560 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Diameter0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg3620.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION TERMINAL BASE LINEARITY
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation1800.0 SINGLE SECTION
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms5000.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Overall Diameter0.560 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation3600.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Radial Play0.003 INCHES IN
Section Quantity1
Maximum Stop Torque15.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft End Play0.005 INCHES IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5360-00-085-779516014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring
Transdigm Inc Dba Adel Wiggins Group Div Adel Wiggins
5330-00-180-4623A16014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division
4320-00-218-6251WT-16014-W INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeve,shaft,pump
Eaton Aerospace, Llc Dba Jackson South
4720-00-278-1094 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,nonmetallic
5325-00-281-66735298689 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,retaining
Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc
5330-00-571-665016014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Skf Usa Inc. Dba Skf Aerospace Sealing Solutions
6650-00-829-412216014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Window,optical Instrument
Gyrus Acmi L.p. Dba Circon-Acmi Div
5306-01-191-291516014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,machine
Moog Inc. Dba Ampac-Isp Corp
3020-01-210-1365 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,internal
5360-01-213-783916014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Hardware Products Co Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
162-192 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
160-14 IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU)
900217-222 PRIMARY Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
162-192 IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU)
160-14 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5360-00-085-7795INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING
16014
5330-00-180-4623INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
A16014
4320-00-218-6251INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVE,SHAFT,PUMP
WT-16014-W
4720-00-278-1094INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
5325-00-281-6673INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINING
5298689
5330-00-571-6650INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
16014
6650-00-829-4122INTERCHANGEABLE
WINDOW,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT
16014
5306-01-191-2915INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
16014
3020-01-210-1365INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,INTERNAL
5360-01-213-7839INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
16014
8415-01-615-0605INTERCHANGEABLE
GLOVE,MEAT CUTTER'S
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NRP,SHIPPING AND ST
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-078-8120?

NSN 5905-00-078-8120 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-078-8120?

NSN 5905-00-078-8120 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 162-192 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 160-14 (IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg), 900217-222 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp), 162-192 (IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg), 160-14 (Vishay Sprague Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-078-8120?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-078-8120: 5360-00-085-7795, 5330-00-180-4623, 4320-00-218-6251 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 900217-222?

Key specifications for 900217-222: Overall Length: 1.870 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Mechanical Backlash in Deg Angular Rotation: 1.5; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-078-8120 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-078-8120 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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