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6218Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Instruments and Flight Research, Inc. · NSN 5905-00-502-8200 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-502-8200 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-502-8200. Primary manufacturer part number: 6218.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 300.0 NOMINAL
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Diameter: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • 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 5905-00-502-8200, 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 Instruments and Flight Research, Inc.. Government technical data includes 27 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-502-8200
Primary Part Number6218
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerInstruments and Flight Research, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section150.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts4.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Overall Diameter1.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Section Quantity1
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6218 Instruments and Flight Research, Inc. (USA)
43-150OHMS Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-502-8200?

NSN 5905-00-502-8200 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Instruments and Flight Research, Inc., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-502-8200?

NSN 5905-00-502-8200 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 6218 (Instruments and Flight Research, Inc.), 43-150OHMS (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-502-8200?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-502-8200: 1005-00-019-7933, 5120-00-180-0708, 5998-00-248-2265 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6218?

Key specifications for 6218: Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 300.0 NOMINAL; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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