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5242-5Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics · NSN 5905-00-152-9991 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-152-9991 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-152-9991. Primary manufacturer part number: 5242-5.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Flat Height: 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-152-9991, 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 Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-152-9991
Primary Part Number5242-5
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics
StatusACTIVE
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Flat Height0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 10:30 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent+0.0 TO 4.5 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 2.5 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 1.5 0 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -1.5 TO 1.5 85 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 3.5 120 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 4:30 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg295.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Shaft Length0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.469 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation295.0 NOMINAL
First Flat Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
2815-00-009-212552425 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,piston
Kaydon Ring & Seal Inc Dba Skf Precision Technologies
5306-00-060-62895242-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,internally Relieved Body
Goodrich Aerospace Canada Ltd
5930-00-519-8593 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,slide
1420-00-621-7712 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mirror,recorder Set
3020-00-751-893852425 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guard,mechanical Drive
Stewart & Stevenson Power Products Llc
5950-01-084-0690 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
4720-01-108-202420874 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,preformed
Gates Corporation
4210-01-154-654452425 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,fire Extinguisher
Tyco Fire Products Lp
1560-01-459-634652425 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strut,aircraft
Aluminum Co of America
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5242-5 Kontron Europe Gmbh (DEU)
GA2G036F101MA Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
63-100P0RM20PCT Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
5242-5 PRIMARY General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA)
63 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
Related Parts
2815-00-009-2125INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
52425
5306-00-060-6289INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,INTERNALLY RELIEVED BODY
5242-5
5930-00-519-8593INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SLIDE
1420-00-621-7712INTERCHANGEABLE
MIRROR,RECORDER SET
3020-00-751-8938INTERCHANGEABLE
GUARD,MECHANICAL DRIVE
52425
5950-01-084-0690INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
4720-01-108-2024INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,PREFORMED
20874
4210-01-154-6544INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,FIRE EXTINGUISHER
52425
1560-01-459-6346INTERCHANGEABLE
STRUT,AIRCRAFT
52425

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-152-9991?

NSN 5905-00-152-9991 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-152-9991?

NSN 5905-00-152-9991 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 5242-5 (Kontron Europe Gmbh), GA2G036F101MA (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), 63-100P0RM20PCT (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 5242-5 (General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics), 63 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-152-9991?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5905-00-152-9991: 2815-00-009-2125, 5306-00-060-6289, 5930-00-519-8593 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5242-5?

Key specifications for 5242-5: Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Flat Height: 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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