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88-20592-1Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power · NSN 5905-00-539-2479 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-539-2479 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-539-2479. Primary manufacturer part number: 88-20592-1.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-R-94/5 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-R-94 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-539-2479, 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 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 40 commercial cross-references from 27 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-539-2479
Primary Part Number88-20592-1
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDepartment of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-94/5 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-94 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Overall Diameter1.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Diameter0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.515 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.547 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodLOCKING BUSHING
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg309.0 MINIMUM AND 320.0 MAXIMUM
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body Diameter1.032 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Section Quantity1
Body Length0.468 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.656 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation309.0 MINIMUM AND 320.0 MAXIMUM
Shaft Length0.594 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.656 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5999-00-137-1151 INTERCHANGEABLE
Contact,electrical
5905-00-192-734746203-17 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5905-00-681-3274 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
3110-00-756-1406NTA815BEARINGXTRA815RACE INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,roller,radial and Thrust
Timken Aerospace, Inc Dba Torrington Product
5905-00-799-35832100-0026 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Keysight Technologies Inc
5310-00-825-571215510-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,keyway
Triumph Controls, Llc Dba Triumph Controls, Llc
5905-01-294-4648 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,film
3040-01-299-938815-5101 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,straight
Taiwan Machinery Trade Center
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
88-20592-1 Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power (USA)
53C25K Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
2133049-9 L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corporation (USA)
ABCLU5021 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
F812 Nautel Maine Inc (USA)
864529-0001 Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA)
770-00008-04 Gte Communication Systems Corp (USA)
352250002991 Thales Nederland (NLD)
2100-0026 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
416037-142 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
JA1L040S502UA Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
AQ-EVR-100 Institute of Management Instruction Inc Dba International Management Institute (USA)
317-101-012 L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation (USA)
JAIL040S502UZ Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
U7402A5K Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp (USA)
JA1L040S502UC Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
JAIL040S502UC Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
240-6001P6 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA)
580004H502 Itt Industries Inc Itt Aerospace Communications Div East (USA)
MIL-PRF-94/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5999-00-137-1151INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
5905-00-192-7347INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
46203-17
5905-00-681-3274INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
3110-00-756-1406INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,ROLLER,RADIAL AND THRUST
NTA815BEARINGXTRA815RACE
5905-00-799-3583INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
2100-0026
5310-00-825-5712INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,KEYWAY
15510-1
5905-01-294-4648INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM
3040-01-299-9388INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,STRAIGHT
15-5101

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-539-2479?

NSN 5905-00-539-2479 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, 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 5905-00-539-2479?

NSN 5905-00-539-2479 has 40 cross-referenced part numbers: 88-20592-1 (Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power), 53C25K (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 2133049-9 (L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corporation), ABCLU5021 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), F812 (Nautel Maine Inc) and 35 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-539-2479?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5905-00-539-2479: 5999-00-137-1151, 5905-00-192-7347, 5905-00-681-3274 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 88-20592-1?

Key specifications for 88-20592-1: Overall Length: 1.062 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.312 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-R-94/5 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS; Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-539-2479 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-539-2479 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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