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4171784-021Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic · NSN 5905-00-079-3497 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-079-3497 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-079-3497. Primary manufacturer part number: 4171784-021.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals: 0.690 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.710 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Body Width: 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Terminal Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.290 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.310 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 5905-00-079-3497, 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 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic. Government technical data includes 28 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-079-3497
Primary Part Number4171784-021
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRaytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
StatusCANCELLED
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.690 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.710 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Width0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Terminal Length0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.290 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.310 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.8 FREE AIR 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.).
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg6120.0 MINIMUM AND 9720.0 MAXIMUM
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-27208/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Maximum Starting Torque8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation6120.0 MINIMUM AND 9720.0 MAXIMUM
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Diameter0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length1.218 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.282 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
Body Height0.280 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5905-00-050-0084 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-054-6502 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-058-2796 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-067-6472 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-068-5920 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3499 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3501 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-682-6980 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-723-9286 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4171784-021 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
MILR27208-3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RT11C2P502 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5905PL0991976 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
Related Parts
5905-00-050-0084INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-054-6502INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-058-2796INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-067-6472INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-068-5920INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3499INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3500INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3501INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-682-6980INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-723-9286INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-733-1335INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-761-5398INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-079-3497?

NSN 5905-00-079-3497 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-079-3497?

NSN 5905-00-079-3497 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 4171784-021 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), MILR27208-3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RT11C2P502 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5905PL0991976 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-079-3497?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-079-3497: 5905-00-050-0084, 5905-00-054-6502, 5905-00-058-2796 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 4171784-021?

Key specifications for 4171784-021: Center to Center Distance Between Terminals: 0.690 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.710 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Body Width: 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-079-3497 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-079-3497 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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