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81421Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Cae Usa Inc. · NSN 5905-00-545-8774 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-545-8774 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-545-8774. Primary manufacturer part number: 81421.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Lip Diameter: 3.0000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S)
  • Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -0.10 TO 0.10 SINGLE SECTION
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 320.0 NOMINAL
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL 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 5905-00-545-8774, 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 Cae Usa Inc.. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-545-8774
Primary Part Number81421
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCae Usa Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Lip Diameter3.0000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S)
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.10 TO 0.10 SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation320.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Diameter0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Quantity3
Maximum Starting Torque1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts6.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.970 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Bearing TypeBALL SHAFT
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TURRET
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Overall Diameter3.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Hole/stud Circle Diameter1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pilot Diameter0.7500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pilot Length0.1000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5305-00-088-1053553159 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,socket Head
Brp Us Inc
3610-00-394-9319 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knife,paper Cutting
2530-01-014-85798210 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,backing,brake
Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
3040-01-257-890581421 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,eye,rotating Shaft
Atwood Mobile Products Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
81421 PRIMARY Cae Usa Inc. (USA)
RVP3S55 Bowmar/tic Inc Sub of Bowmar Instrument Corp (USA)
81421 Raytheon Technical Services Company (USA)
M0DELC300 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA)
55-3159 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-088-1053INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD
553159
3610-00-394-9319INTERCHANGEABLE
KNIFE,PAPER CUTTING
2530-01-014-8579INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,BACKING,BRAKE
8210
3040-01-257-8905INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,EYE,ROTATING SHAFT
81421

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-545-8774?

NSN 5905-00-545-8774 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Cae Usa Inc., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-545-8774?

NSN 5905-00-545-8774 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 81421 (Cae Usa Inc.), RVP3S55 (Bowmar/tic Inc Sub of Bowmar Instrument Corp), 81421 (Raytheon Technical Services Company), M0DELC300 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments), 55-3159 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-545-8774?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-00-545-8774: 5305-00-088-1053, 3610-00-394-9319, 2530-01-014-8579 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 81421?

Key specifications for 81421: Shaft Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Lip Diameter: 3.0000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S); Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -0.10 TO 0.10 SINGLE SECTION. 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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