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RTResistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Data Instruments Inc · NSN 5905-00-108-6420 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-108-6420 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-108-6420. Primary manufacturer part number: RT.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Body Length: 0.791 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: LOCKING BUSHING
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 60.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
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 5905-00-108-6420, 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 Data Instruments Inc. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-108-6420
Primary Part NumberRT
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerData Instruments Inc
StatusACTIVE
Body Length0.791 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodLOCKING BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power60.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Section Quantity1
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Mounting Bushing Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation320.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
7310-01-389-1615CRTF5-35 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coffee Maker,automatic
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation Div Government Sales
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RT Data Instruments Inc (USA)
AP1-5-8-178 Data Instruments Inc (USA)
AP1-5-8-178 Honeywell Sensing & Control (USA)
RT Honeywell Sensing & Control (USA)
Related Parts
7310-01-389-1615INTERCHANGEABLE
COFFEE MAKER,AUTOMATIC
CRTF5-35

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-108-6420?

NSN 5905-00-108-6420 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Data Instruments Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-108-6420?

NSN 5905-00-108-6420 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: RT (Data Instruments Inc), AP1-5-8-178 (Data Instruments Inc), AP1-5-8-178 (Honeywell Sensing & Control), RT (Honeywell Sensing & Control).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-108-6420?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-108-6420: 7310-01-389-1615. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RT?

Key specifications for RT: Body Length: 0.791 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: LOCKING BUSHING; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION. 27 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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