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20048Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

General Dynamics Motion Control Llc · NSN 5905-00-089-1512 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-089-1512 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-089-1512. Primary manufacturer part number: 20048.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 3
  • Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S)
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
  • Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation: 170.0 ALL SECTIONS
  • Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -1.00 TO 1.00 ALL SECTIONS
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.0 FREE AIR 2ND SECTION
  • Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms: 5000.0 ALL SECTIONS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-089-1512, 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 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN5905-00-089-1512
Primary Part Number20048
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Motion Control Llc
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Facility Quantity3
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S)
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation170.0 ALL SECTIONS
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 ALL SECTIONS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR 2ND SECTION
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms5000.0 ALL SECTIONS
Terminal Type and Quantity8 SOLDER STUD
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 ALL SECTIONS
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 ALL SECTIONS
Terminal LocationLONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Function Characteristic Per SectionALL SECTIONS LINEAR
Function Conformity Per SectionALL SECTIONS INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power49.0 ALL SECTIONS
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Diameter0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL STUDS MOUNTED
Shaft StyleROUND
Shaft Diameter0.124 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Hole/stud Circle Diameter0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Maximum Starting Torque0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation340.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5330-00-154-9118 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6240-00-295-215812579-00399 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5342-00-437-4769 INTERCHANGEABLE
Latch,shell,right
5306-00-499-9203 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,shoulder
4820-00-624-337320047 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,butterfly
Emerson Automation Solutions Final Control Us Lp
1680-00-675-8197 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cam,follower
5330-00-872-505620048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Dresser, Inc. Dba Dresser Roots Blowers & Compressors Div Dresser Roots
5975-01-099-10410020040830 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rack,cable,interior
Newton Instrument Company Dba Newton Instrument Co
6130-01-109-7878200-48 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
Electrostatics Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
10127064 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
20048 PRIMARY General Dynamics Motion Control Llc (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-154-9118INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
5133-00-228-1335INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
6240-00-295-2158INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
12579-00399
5342-00-437-4769INTERCHANGEABLE
LATCH,SHELL,RIGHT
5306-00-499-9203INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,SHOULDER
4820-00-624-3373INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,BUTTERFLY
20047
1680-00-675-8197INTERCHANGEABLE
CAM,FOLLOWER
5330-00-872-5056INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
20048
5975-01-099-1041INTERCHANGEABLE
RACK,CABLE,INTERIOR
0020040830
6130-01-109-7878INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
200-48
3040-01-119-7882INTERCHANGEABLE
EXTENSION SHAFT
5999-01-231-3300INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELDING GASKET,ELECTRONIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-089-1512?

NSN 5905-00-089-1512 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 5905-00-089-1512?

NSN 5905-00-089-1512 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 10127064 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 20048 (General Dynamics Motion Control Llc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-089-1512?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-089-1512: 5330-00-154-9118, 5133-00-228-1335, 6240-00-295-2158 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 20048?

Key specifications for 20048: Mounting Facility Quantity: 3; Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S); Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT; Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation: 170.0 ALL SECTIONS. 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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