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L0538Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing · NSN 5905-00-158-5712 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-158-5712 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-158-5712. Primary manufacturer part number: L0538.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 340.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 200.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 150.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
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 5905-00-158-5712, 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 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 26 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-158-5712
Primary Part NumberL0538
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerOhmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
StatusACTIVE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power340.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Electrical Resistance Per Section200.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts150.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Overall Diameter2.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Section Quantity1
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Flat Height0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
First Flat Length0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-085-0123 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
L0538 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-085-0123INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-158-5712?

NSN 5905-00-158-5712 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-158-5712?

NSN 5905-00-158-5712 has 1 cross-referenced part number: L0538 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-158-5712?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-158-5712: 5905-00-085-0123. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of L0538?

Key specifications for L0538: Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 340.0 SINGLE SECTION; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 200.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING. 26 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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