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39900Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group · NSN 5905-00-477-9242 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-477-9242 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-477-9242. Primary manufacturer part number: 39900.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 250.0 MAXIMUM
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-477-9242, 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 Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group. Government technical data includes 26 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. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-477-9242
Primary Part Number39900
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation250.0 MAXIMUM
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.33 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Nonturn Device Radius0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg305.0 MAXIMUM
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
4510-00-415-1471 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5950-00-463-306039900 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5120-00-832-6221 INTERCHANGEABLE
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7350-01-256-109239900 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5950-01-300-4954SM-A-911295-25 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
3010-01-411-278471114 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thrust Plate,transmission Gear
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6515-01-451-1421399.00 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-01-533-896371114 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
Gage Bilt, Inc.
6850-01-662-2817 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
39900 Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group (USA)
71-114 Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant (USA)
Related Parts
4510-00-415-1471INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER ASSEMBLY
5950-00-463-3060INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
39900
5840-00-503-4940INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,AZIMUTH-RANGE
39900
5120-00-832-6221INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW STARTER,HAND
7350-01-256-1092INTERCHANGEABLE
DISH,EATING
39900
5950-01-300-4954INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
SM-A-911295-25
3010-01-411-2784INTERCHANGEABLE
THRUST PLATE,TRANSMISSION GEAR
71114
6515-01-451-1421INTERCHANGEABLE
FORCEPS,PLATE HOLDING
399.00
5310-01-533-8963INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
71114
6850-01-662-2817INTERCHANGEABLE
SEALER,CHEMICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-477-9242?

NSN 5905-00-477-9242 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-477-9242?

NSN 5905-00-477-9242 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 39900 (Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group), 71-114 (Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-477-9242?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5905-00-477-9242: 4510-00-415-1471, 5950-00-463-3060, 5840-00-503-4940 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 39900?

Key specifications for 39900: Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 1; Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 250.0 MAXIMUM; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG. 26 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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