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20869-17Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments · NSN 5905-00-549-1595 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-549-1595 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-549-1595. Primary manufacturer part number: 20869-17.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 SOLDER STUD
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
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 5905-00-549-1595, 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 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-549-1595
Primary Part Number20869-17
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSamarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments
StatusCANCELLED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 SOLDER STUD
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts11.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Facility Quantity3
Shaft StyleROUND
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
3110-00-100-3093BT5564 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cone and Rollers,tapered Roller
Federal-Mogul Corp Government Sales Dept
3110-00-156-5284128R INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Skf Usa Inc.
5905-00-165-324209BF5564 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,special
Es Beta, Inc Dba Betatronix Div Betatronix
5315-00-291-8517R200 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,straight,headless
Eaton Corp Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
9905-00-781-09655564 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,instruction
Eaton Aerospace, Llc Dba Jackson South
5120-01-399-9707 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,socket Wrench
8470-01-479-3326 INTERCHANGEABLE
Buckle,body Armor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
20869-13 Unisys Corp Defense Systems C S D Field Engineering (USA)
55-64 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA)
20869-17 PRIMARY Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-100-3093INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
BT5564
3110-00-156-5284INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
128R
5905-00-165-3242INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,SPECIAL
09BF5564
5315-00-291-8517INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
R200
9905-00-781-0965INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,INSTRUCTION
5564
5120-01-399-9707INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,SOCKET WRENCH
8470-01-479-3326INTERCHANGEABLE
BUCKLE,BODY ARMOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-549-1595?

NSN 5905-00-549-1595 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-549-1595?

NSN 5905-00-549-1595 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 20869-13 (Unisys Corp Defense Systems C S D Field Engineering), 55-64 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments), 20869-17 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-549-1595?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5905-00-549-1595: 3110-00-100-3093, 3110-00-156-5284, 5905-00-165-3242 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 20869-17?

Key specifications for 20869-17: Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 SOLDER STUD; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-549-1595 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-549-1595 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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