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204181Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries · NSN 5905-00-196-6885 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-196-6885 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-196-6885. Primary manufacturer part number: 204181.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Body Diameter: 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-196-6885, 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 North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries. Government technical data includes 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-196-6885
Primary Part Number204181
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNorth Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body Diameter0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Nonturn Device Radius0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Body Length0.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND
Section Quantity1
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5905-00-402-9089 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-402-9090 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-402-9091804593 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries
5950-00-433-5799 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
204181 PRIMARY North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries (USA)
47-100000HMS Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
204181 Nai Technologies Inc (USA)
EHH0061 Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-402-9089INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-402-9090INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-402-9091INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
804593
5950-00-433-5799INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-196-6885?

NSN 5905-00-196-6885 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-196-6885?

NSN 5905-00-196-6885 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 204181 (North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries), 47-100000HMS (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 204181 (Nai Technologies Inc), EHH0061 (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-196-6885?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-00-196-6885: 5905-00-402-9089, 5905-00-402-9090, 5905-00-402-9091 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 204181?

Key specifications for 204181: Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Body Diameter: 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION. 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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