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6370Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Instruments and Flight Research, Inc. · NSN 5905-00-257-5833 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-257-5833 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-257-5833. Primary manufacturer part number: 6370.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Body Length: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Shaft Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL
  • Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S)
  • Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -1.00 TO 1.00 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-257-5833, 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 Instruments and Flight Research, Inc.. Government technical data includes 29 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. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-257-5833
Primary Part Number6370
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerInstruments and Flight Research, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Body Length1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Section Quantity1
Shaft Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S)
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts8.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-1.0 TO 1.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Shaft StyleROUND
Maximum Running Torque0.75 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation315.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Diameter0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque1.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Mounting Facility Quantity3
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5315-00-010-73171B1112 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,grooved,headless
Groov-Pin Corp
5905-00-201-5161 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
2520-00-302-6082 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear and Pinion Ass
5310-01-078-41986370 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer
Avox Systems Inc Dba Avox Systems Inc
6510-01-282-2556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dressing,occlusive,adhesive
6150-01-290-01576370 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lead,storage Battery
893 Mfg, Llc
3030-01-327-01366370 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belt,v
Gates Corporation
6650-01-469-02536370 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mounting Medium Sli
Bioquip Products, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RV3 Bowmar/tic Inc Sub of Bowmar Instrument Corp (USA)
6370 PRIMARY Instruments and Flight Research, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5315-00-010-7317INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,GROOVED,HEADLESS
1B1112
5905-00-201-5161INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
2520-00-302-6082INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR AND PINION ASS
5310-01-078-4198INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER
6370
6510-01-282-2556INTERCHANGEABLE
DRESSING,OCCLUSIVE,ADHESIVE
6150-01-290-0157INTERCHANGEABLE
LEAD,STORAGE BATTERY
6370
3030-01-327-0136INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
6370
6650-01-469-0253INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNTING MEDIUM SLI
6370

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-257-5833?

NSN 5905-00-257-5833 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Instruments and Flight Research, Inc., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-257-5833?

NSN 5905-00-257-5833 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: RV3 (Bowmar/tic Inc Sub of Bowmar Instrument Corp), 6370 (Instruments and Flight Research, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-257-5833?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5905-00-257-5833: 5315-00-010-7317, 5905-00-201-5161, 2520-00-302-6082 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6370?

Key specifications for 6370: Body Length: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC); Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Length: 1.000 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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