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93865Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

The Boeing Company Div Defense · NSN 5905-00-320-9878 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-320-9878 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-320-9878. Primary manufacturer part number: 93865.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND
  • Mounting Lip Diameter: 1.6200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -2.00 TO 2.00 ALL SECTIONS
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL
  • Function Conformity Per Section: ALL SECTIONS ABSOLUTE CONFORMITY
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: CONTINUOUS MOTION
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 5905-00-320-9878, 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 The Boeing Company Div Defense. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 6 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
NSN5905-00-320-9878
Primary Part Number93865
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThe Boeing Company Div Defense
StatusACTIVE
Shaft StyleROUND
Mounting Lip Diameter1.6200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-2.00 TO 2.00 ALL SECTIONS
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Function Conformity Per SectionALL SECTIONS ABSOLUTE CONFORMITY
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation180.0 ALL SECTIONS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-3.0 TO 3.0 ALL SECTIONS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-1.0 TO 1.0 DEG ANGULAR ROTATION ALL SECTIONS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS
Function Characteristic Per SectionALL SECTIONS EQUATION
Terminal Type and Quantity8 TURRET
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 ALL SECTIONS
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED
Body Length1.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Section Quantity2
Pilot Length0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.2495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Undercut Diameter1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Width0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pilot Diameter1.4990 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.5000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Lip Depth0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation340.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
6665-00-406-945108-93865 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,ozone,detector
Mine Safety Appliances Company
5935-01-615-2329 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
7930-01-647-792700792 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stain Remover,fiberglass
Davis Instruments Corporation Dba Davis Instruments Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
93865 Arma Div Ambac Industries Inc
162C243 Ace Electronics Associates Inc (USA)
RV1 5/8-S37A Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc (USA)
93865 PRIMARY The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA)
RV1 5-8S37A Bowmar/tic Inc Sub of Bowmar Instrument Corp (USA)
AMB416 Servo Instrument Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
6665-00-406-9451INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,OZONE,DETECTOR
08-93865
5935-01-615-2329INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
7930-01-647-7927INTERCHANGEABLE
STAIN REMOVER,FIBERGLASS
00792

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-320-9878?

NSN 5905-00-320-9878 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by The Boeing Company Div Defense, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-320-9878?

NSN 5905-00-320-9878 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 93865 (Arma Div Ambac Industries Inc), 162C243 (Ace Electronics Associates Inc), RV1 5/8-S37A (Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc), 93865 (The Boeing Company Div Defense), RV1 5-8S37A (Bowmar/tic Inc Sub of Bowmar Instrument Corp) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-320-9878?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-320-9878: 6665-00-406-9451, 5935-01-615-2329, 7930-01-647-7927. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 93865?

Key specifications for 93865: Shaft Style: ROUND; Mounting Lip Diameter: 1.6200 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Starting Torque: 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -2.00 TO 2.00 ALL SECTIONS. 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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