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501253Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Instruments and Flight Research, Inc. · NSN 5905-00-283-8436 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-283-8436 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-283-8436. Primary manufacturer part number: 501253.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Diameter: 3.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Overall Diameter: 3.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Bearing Type: SLEEVE SHAFT
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS 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 5905-00-283-8436, 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-283-8436
Primary Part Number501253
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerInstruments and Flight Research, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Bushing Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter3.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter3.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Bearing TypeSLEEVE SHAFT
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg5400.0 NOMINAL
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation5400.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Radial Play0.003 INCHES IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Maximum Starting Torque2.70 INCH-OUNCES IN
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.10 TO 0.10 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft End Play0.007 INCHES IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Running Torque2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lateral Runout0.003 INCHES IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts13.8 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
4920-00-118-60841390-203 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,air Reservoir
Hydraulics International, Inc. Dba Hydraulics International Inc
3110-00-142-4390592A INTERCHANGEABLE
Cup,tapered Roller Bearing
Rbc Bearings Incorporated Div West Trenton Division
5325-01-466-709350-125-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grommet,metallic
Bell Textron Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
501253 PRIMARY Instruments and Flight Research, Inc. (USA)
B Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
Related Parts
4920-00-118-6084INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,AIR RESERVOIR
1390-203
3110-00-142-4390INTERCHANGEABLE
CUP,TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
592A
5325-01-466-7093INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,METALLIC
50-125-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-283-8436?

NSN 5905-00-283-8436 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 5905-00-283-8436?

NSN 5905-00-283-8436 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 501253 (Instruments and Flight Research, Inc.), B (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-283-8436?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-283-8436: 4920-00-118-6084, 3110-00-142-4390, 5325-01-466-7093. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 501253?

Key specifications for 501253: Mounting Bushing Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Diameter: 3.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 2.812 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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