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55-90-043Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments · NSN 5905-00-483-0170 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-483-0170 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-483-0170. Primary manufacturer part number: 55-90-043.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Overall Diameter: 1.264 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Lip Depth: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Undercut Width: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Pilot Length: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
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 5905-00-483-0170, 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 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-483-0170
Primary Part Number55-90-043
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSamarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments
StatusACTIVE
Overall Diameter1.264 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Lip Depth0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Undercut Width0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pilot Length0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section12.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Lateral Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Shaft Radial Play0.001 INCHES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Shaft Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft End Play0.005 INCHES IN
Maximum Starting Torque0.25 INCH-OUNCES IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-17.36 TO 17.36 OHMS SINGLE SECTION AND -0.5 TO 0.5 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Bearing TypeBALL SHAFT
Test Data Document50222-204853 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation180.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TURRET
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 ALL SECTIONS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
2530-00-522-2405L16SV646A11 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tie Rod End,steering
Trw Inc Trw Steering and Suspension Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
55-90-043 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA)
204853 Edo (USA)
204853 Micro-Lectric Inc
Related Parts
2530-00-522-2405INTERCHANGEABLE
TIE ROD END,STEERING
L16SV646A11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-483-0170?

NSN 5905-00-483-0170 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-483-0170?

NSN 5905-00-483-0170 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 55-90-043 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments), 204853 (Edo), 204853 (Micro-Lectric Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-483-0170?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-483-0170: 2530-00-522-2405. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55-90-043?

Key specifications for 55-90-043: Overall Diameter: 1.264 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Lip Depth: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 1; Undercut Width: 0.0620 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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