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83-1520-1161Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co Mincom Div · NSN 5905-00-542-8046 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-542-8046 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-542-8046. Primary manufacturer part number: 83-1520-1161.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Overall Diameter: 1.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Shaft Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • 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.).
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-542-8046, 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 Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co Mincom Div. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-542-8046
Primary Part Number83-1520-1161
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMinnesota Mining and Mfg Co Mincom Div
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter1.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Length0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
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.).
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
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
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-94/5 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Nonturn Device Radius0.515 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.547 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg309.0 MINIMUM AND 320.0 MAXIMUM
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Bushing Length0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Body Diameter1.032 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Body Length0.468 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.656 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5995-00-173-2414P-L-12-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cord Assembly,electrical
Fluke Corp
5315-00-234-16570900806-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,cotter
Agco Corp Parts Opn
5975-00-263-0805 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod,ground
3110-00-450-0295P1-26 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cam Follower
Roller Bearing Co of America, Inc Div Pic Design
4820-01-207-7016MS-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,check
Oasis Construction Div Supply Nurses
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
83-1520-1161 Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co Mincom Div (USA)
RV4NAYSB102A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-94/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
KY23151 Cts Corp (USA)
MIL-R-94/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
9167756 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
10050505-5 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
P-126 Teledyne Instruments Inc Dba Teledyne Analytical Instruments Div Teledyne Analytical Instruments (USA)
19548416 Tm Systems, Inc. Dba Api Technologies Div Api Technologies - Power Solutions (USA)
RV4NAXSB102A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5995-00-173-2414INTERCHANGEABLE
CORD ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL
P-L-12-6
5315-00-234-1657INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,COTTER
0900806-1
5975-00-263-0805INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD,GROUND
3110-00-450-0295INTERCHANGEABLE
CAM FOLLOWER
P1-26
4820-01-207-7016INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CHECK
MS-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-542-8046?

NSN 5905-00-542-8046 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co Mincom Div, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-542-8046?

NSN 5905-00-542-8046 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: 83-1520-1161 (Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co Mincom Div), RV4NAYSB102A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-94/5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), KY23151 (Cts Corp), MIL-R-94/5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-542-8046?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-542-8046: 5995-00-173-2414, 5315-00-234-1657, 5975-00-263-0805 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 83-1520-1161?

Key specifications for 83-1520-1161: Overall Diameter: 1.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Shaft Length: 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; 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.).. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-542-8046 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-542-8046 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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