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JANR94Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-00-279-1838 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-279-1838 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-279-1838. Primary manufacturer part number: JANR94.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Body Length: 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Overall Diameter: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • 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 5905-00-279-1838, 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 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-279-1838
Primary Part NumberJANR94
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Body Diameter1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Body Length0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Overall Diameter1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Bearing TypeSLEEVE
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Electrical Resistance Per Section250.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation292.0 NOMINAL
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg312.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Maximum Running Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent+0.0 TO 8.0 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 4.0 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 2.0 0 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 3.0 85 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 6.0 120 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Stop Torque192.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-552-5476 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
JANR94 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RV4ATSA254B Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JA1N040S254MA Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
MIL-PRF-94/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-552-5476INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-279-1838?

NSN 5905-00-279-1838 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-279-1838?

NSN 5905-00-279-1838 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: JANR94 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RV4ATSA254B (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JA1N040S254MA (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), MIL-PRF-94/5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-279-1838?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-279-1838: 5905-00-552-5476. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of JANR94?

Key specifications for JANR94: Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Body Length: 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Diameter: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-279-1838 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-279-1838 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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