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P38Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Clarostat Sensors and Controls · NSN 5905-00-108-9708 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-108-9708 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-108-9708. Primary manufacturer part number: P38.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Overall Diameter: 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL 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 5905-00-108-9708, 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 Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-108-9708
Primary Part NumberP38
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors and Controls
StatusACTIVE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Overall Diameter1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5935-00-115-818023421/607 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Viavi Solutionsllc
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Pilot,counterbore
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5120-00-359-65875120-00-359-6587 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamping Tool,strap Band,hose
Apex Pinnacle Corp
2940-00-541-3493C102B INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell Div Consumer Products Group
5999-00-805-2150P38 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,thermal Release
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
5670-01-010-4478P38 INTERCHANGEABLE
Partition Panel,wire
Figgie Intl Inc Spaceguard Div
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Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
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Punch,center,solid
4330-01-155-02540152038 A38 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pneumatic Muffler,exhaust-Intake
Allied Witan Co Dba Alwitco
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Wire Rope Assembly,single Leg
Carbis Ladders Div of Carbis Sales Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
P38 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
Related Parts
5935-00-115-8180INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,TELEPHONE
23421/607
3460-00-233-7979INTERCHANGEABLE
PILOT,COUNTERBORE
P-38
5120-00-359-6587INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMPING TOOL,STRAP BAND,HOSE
5120-00-359-6587
2940-00-541-3493INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
C102B
5999-00-805-2150INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATER,THERMAL RELEASE
P38
5670-01-010-4478INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTITION PANEL,WIRE
P38
5340-01-016-7383INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR
NAS840P6
5120-01-024-7904INTERCHANGEABLE
PUNCH,CENTER,SOLID
4330-01-155-0254INTERCHANGEABLE
PNEUMATIC MUFFLER,EXHAUST-INTAKE
0152038 A38
4010-01-552-7496INTERCHANGEABLE
WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG
P-38

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-108-9708?

NSN 5905-00-108-9708 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-108-9708?

NSN 5905-00-108-9708 has 1 cross-referenced part number: P38 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-108-9708?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5905-00-108-9708: 5935-00-115-8180, 3460-00-233-7979, 5120-00-359-6587 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of P38?

Key specifications for P38: Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION; Overall Diameter: 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0. 14 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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