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5980AResistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc · NSN 5905-00-456-0241 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-456-0241 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-456-0241. Primary manufacturer part number: 5980A.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Nonturn Device Location: AT 9 OCLOCK
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 9000.0 NOMINAL
  • Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
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 5905-00-456-0241, 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 Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-456-0241
Primary Part Number5980A
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMeggitt (new Hampshire), Inc
StatusACTIVE
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg9000.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power175.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts5.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-25.0 TO 25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-2.0 TO 2.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Body Diameter5.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND
Section Quantity1
Body Length6.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation9000.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
3020-00-090-35755980A INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,antibacklash,spur
Cornell-Carr Co., Inc.
5960-00-542-6544 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5980A PRIMARY Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3020-00-090-3575INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,ANTIBACKLASH,SPUR
5980A
5960-00-542-6544INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-456-0241?

NSN 5905-00-456-0241 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-456-0241?

NSN 5905-00-456-0241 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 5980A (Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-456-0241?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-00-456-0241: 3020-00-090-3575, 5960-00-542-6544. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5980A?

Key specifications for 5980A: Nonturn Device Location: AT 9 OCLOCK; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 9000.0 NOMINAL. 27 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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