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6173R5KL.5Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. · NSN 5905-00-430-2237 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-430-2237 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-430-2237. Primary manufacturer part number: 6173R5KL.5.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Undercut Width: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1248 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Pilot Diameter: 0.7495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.7500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Pilot Length: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Overall Diameter: 1.070 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-430-2237, 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 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-430-2237
Primary Part Number6173R5KL.5
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.
StatusCANCELLED
Undercut Width0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.1248 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pilot Diameter0.7495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.7500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Pilot Length0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter1.070 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-400.0 TO 400.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TURRET
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts4.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Pilot Diameter Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Shaft Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Section Quantity1
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation342.0 NOMINAL
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED
Shaft Radial Play0.001 INCHES IN
Maximum Starting Torque0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lateral Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Mounting Lip Depth0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5940-00-058-42086153 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,stud
Te Connectivity Corporation Dba Microdot Products
5950-00-080-1377900086-0015 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
2825-00-146-90726153 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear Assembly
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Marine Systems
5950-00-198-5946TR2428 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Transformer Engineering, Llc
4510-00-242-4358S80 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stopper,waste Drain
Kirkhill Inc
3030-00-491-36956153 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belt,flat
The Bechdon Company, Llc
5950-00-518-2010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
5940-00-926-8121 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,stud
4820-01-037-43746153-59 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
Cooper Interconnect, Inc. Dba Cooper Interconnect Div Interconnect
6130-01-044-0261 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
PS231953-04 Cae Inc (CAN)
6150R5KL5 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
6173R5KL0.5PCT Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
6153 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
6173R5KL.5 PRIMARY Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
6153R5K-L.50 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
6153R5KL0-5 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
6153R5KL5 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
Related Parts
5940-00-058-4208INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,STUD
6153
5950-00-080-1377INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
900086-0015
2825-00-146-9072INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR ASSEMBLY
6153
5950-00-198-5946INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
TR2428
4510-00-242-4358INTERCHANGEABLE
STOPPER,WASTE DRAIN
S80
3030-00-491-3695INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,FLAT
6153
5950-00-518-2010INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5940-00-926-8121INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,STUD
4820-01-037-4374INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
6153-59
6130-01-044-0261INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
5365-01-123-2257INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,SEAL,NOZZLE
4058T39P01
6625-01-156-0366INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,ARBITRARY SCALE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-430-2237?

NSN 5905-00-430-2237 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-430-2237?

NSN 5905-00-430-2237 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: PS231953-04 (Cae Inc), 6150R5KL5 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 6173R5KL0.5PCT (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 6153 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 6173R5KL.5 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-430-2237?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-430-2237: 5940-00-058-4208, 5950-00-080-1377, 2825-00-146-9072 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6173R5KL.5?

Key specifications for 6173R5KL.5: Undercut Width: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.1248 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-430-2237 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-430-2237 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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