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76-4178Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power · NSN 5905-00-503-8676 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-503-8676 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-503-8676. Primary manufacturer part number: 76-4178.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 1080.0 NOMINAL
  • Bearing Type: SLEEVE SHAFT
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
  • Shaft Radial Play: 0.004 INCHES IN
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 5905-00-503-8676, 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 Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-503-8676
Primary Part Number76-4178
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDepartment of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power
StatusCANCELLED
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg1080.0 NOMINAL
Bearing TypeSLEEVE SHAFT
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft Radial Play0.004 INCHES IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Shaft Runout0.0005 INCHES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.00200 INCHES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation1080.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Maximum Running Torque3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Lateral Runout0.003 INCHES IN
Shaft End Play0.00500 INCHES IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Body Diameter1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
9540-00-145-7553 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
5315-00-281-76508327443 INTERCHANGEABLE
Key,machine
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
9540-00-827-2214 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
5305-01-077-1914CL-23210 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thumbscrew
Carr Lane Manufacturing Co
5975-01-170-459823210 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bend,electrical Conduit
Unison Industries Llc
5955-01-199-890823210-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Crystal Unit,quartz
L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3harris Edo Western Corporation
6150-01-478-1952764178 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,straight,airc
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
5360-01-507-487123210 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Parker Hannifin Corporation Div Hydraulic Systems Division
7025-01-508-7552 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk Drive Unit
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
232010 Woodward, Inc. (USA)
CR500L0.5 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
9097-073 Woodward, Inc. (USA)
C-500OHMSPORM5PCT Beckman Research and Mfg Co (USA)
76-4178 PRIMARY Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power (USA)
23210 Woodward, Inc. Div Fuel Systems and Controls (USA)
Related Parts
9540-00-145-7553INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
5315-00-281-7650INTERCHANGEABLE
KEY,MACHINE
8327443
9540-00-827-2214INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
5305-01-077-1914INTERCHANGEABLE
THUMBSCREW
CL-23210
5975-01-170-4598INTERCHANGEABLE
BEND,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
23210
5955-01-199-8908INTERCHANGEABLE
CRYSTAL UNIT,QUARTZ
23210-1
6150-01-478-1952INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,STRAIGHT,AIRC
764178
5360-01-507-4871INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
23210
7025-01-508-7552INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK DRIVE UNIT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-503-8676?

NSN 5905-00-503-8676 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-503-8676?

NSN 5905-00-503-8676 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 232010 (Woodward, Inc.), CR500L0.5 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 9097-073 (Woodward, Inc.), C-500OHMSPORM5PCT (Beckman Research and Mfg Co), 76-4178 (Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-503-8676?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5905-00-503-8676: 9540-00-145-7553, 5315-00-281-7650, 9540-00-827-2214 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 76-4178?

Key specifications for 76-4178: Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 1080.0 NOMINAL; Bearing Type: SLEEVE SHAFT; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-503-8676 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-503-8676 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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