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53C2Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Clarostat Sensors and Controls · NSN 5905-00-155-3966 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-155-3966 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-155-3966. Primary manufacturer part number: 53C2.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Terminal Length: 0.329 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Test Data Document: 01714-G395886 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR 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 5905-00-155-3966, 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 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-155-3966
Primary Part Number53C2
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors and Controls
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Length0.329 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document01714-G395886 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg312.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.500 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodLOCKING BUSHING
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 3:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Section Quantity1
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation312.0 NOMINAL
Overall Diameter1.422 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Body Length0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5930-01-273-9798259-9646-040 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,code Indicating Wheel
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
2090-01-283-3136804-5959312,DET53C,SZ2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grab Bar,berth,crew
Naval Sea Systems Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
G395886-19 Lucent Technologies Inc Advanced Technology Systems (USA)
53C2 PRIMARY Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
HML2500 Crl Components Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5930-01-273-9798INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,CODE INDICATING WHEEL
259-9646-040
2090-01-283-3136INTERCHANGEABLE
GRAB BAR,BERTH,CREW
804-5959312,DET53C,SZ2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-155-3966?

NSN 5905-00-155-3966 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-155-3966?

NSN 5905-00-155-3966 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: G395886-19 (Lucent Technologies Inc Advanced Technology Systems), 53C2 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), HML2500 (Crl Components Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-155-3966?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-00-155-3966: 5930-01-273-9798, 2090-01-283-3136. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 53C2?

Key specifications for 53C2: Terminal Length: 0.329 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION; Test Data Document: 01714-G395886 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING); Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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