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M253398-37Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Rca Corp Consumer Electronics · NSN 5905-00-259-2960 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-259-2960 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-259-2960. Primary manufacturer part number: M253398-37.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.266 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Length: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 40.0 OHMS 1ST SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
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 5905-00-259-2960, 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 Rca Corp Consumer Electronics. Government technical data includes 24 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-259-2960
Primary Part NumberM253398-37
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Consumer Electronics
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Diameter0.266 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section40.0 OHMS 1ST SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 ALL SECTIONS
Section Quantity2
Body Length1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Overall Diameter1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Electrical Resistance Per Section25.0 OHMS 2ND SECTION
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeDUAL CONCENTRIC
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5905-00-257-9454NM24230 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cts Corp Electromechanical Div
5905-00-583-7808 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-853-48622100-0050 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Keysight Technologies Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M253398-37 Rca Corp Consumer Electronics (USA)
C2-252 Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group (USA)
M253398-37 Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-257-9454INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
NM24230
5905-00-583-7808INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-853-4862INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
2100-0050

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-259-2960?

NSN 5905-00-259-2960 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Rca Corp Consumer Electronics, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-259-2960?

NSN 5905-00-259-2960 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: M253398-37 (Rca Corp Consumer Electronics), C2-252 (Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group), M253398-37 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-259-2960?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-259-2960: 5905-00-257-9454, 5905-00-583-7808, 5905-00-853-4862. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M253398-37?

Key specifications for M253398-37: Shaft Diameter: 0.266 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Length: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 40.0 OHMS 1ST SECTION. 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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