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878920Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

L3 Aviation Products, Inc. Dba L3 Technologies · NSN 5905-00-248-6440 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-248-6440 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-248-6440. Primary manufacturer part number: 878920.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Length: 1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL
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 5905-00-248-6440, 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 L3 Aviation Products, Inc. Dba L3 Technologies. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, 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
NSN5905-00-248-6440
Primary Part Number878920
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerL3 Aviation Products, Inc. Dba L3 Technologies
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Bushing Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts12.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Diameter1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation360.0 NOMINAL
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5331-00-165-1977M83248/1-920 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Sae International Dba Sae International
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
878920 L3 Aviation Products, Inc. Dba L3 Technologies (USA)
HPT0151 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
5331-00-165-1977INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
M83248/1-920

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-248-6440?

NSN 5905-00-248-6440 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by L3 Aviation Products, Inc. Dba L3 Technologies, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-248-6440?

NSN 5905-00-248-6440 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 878920 (L3 Aviation Products, Inc. Dba L3 Technologies), HPT0151 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-248-6440?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-248-6440: 5331-00-165-1977. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 878920?

Key specifications for 878920: Mounting Bushing Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Length: 1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0. 24 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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