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A500Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Ideal Precision Meter Co Dba Ideal Precision Meter Co · NSN 5905-00-568-5892 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-568-5892 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-568-5892. Primary manufacturer part number: A500.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
  • Body Diameter: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 140.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
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 5905-00-568-5892, 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 Ideal Precision Meter Co Dba Ideal Precision Meter Co. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-568-5892
Primary Part NumberA500
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerIdeal Precision Meter Co Dba Ideal Precision Meter Co
StatusACTIVE
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Body Diameter0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power140.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts6.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Shaft Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft StyleROUND
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
3439-00-076-1279BP4819 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heat Sink,soldering Aid
Burke Products Inc
5330-00-196-5381 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
5330-00-452-4541A500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sealing Washer
L'hotellier SAS
2510-00-769-7868A500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,spring Pivo
Am General Llc
5330-01-177-9163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,seal Replacement,mecha
3920-01-359-7932A-500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Table,hydraulic,lift
Southworth Products Corp
4210-01-493-8159B500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Extinguisher,fire
Amerex Corporation Dba Amerex Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A500 PRIMARY Ideal Precision Meter Co Dba Ideal Precision Meter Co (USA)
Related Parts
3439-00-076-1279INTERCHANGEABLE
HEAT SINK,SOLDERING AID
BP4819
5330-00-196-5381INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
5330-00-452-4541INTERCHANGEABLE
SEALING WASHER
A500
2510-00-769-7868INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,SPRING PIVO
A500
5330-01-177-9163INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,SEAL REPLACEMENT,MECHA
3920-01-359-7932INTERCHANGEABLE
TABLE,HYDRAULIC,LIFT
A-500
4210-01-493-8159INTERCHANGEABLE
EXTINGUISHER,FIRE
B500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-568-5892?

NSN 5905-00-568-5892 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Ideal Precision Meter Co Dba Ideal Precision Meter Co, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-568-5892?

NSN 5905-00-568-5892 has 1 cross-referenced part number: A500 (Ideal Precision Meter Co Dba Ideal Precision Meter Co).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-568-5892?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5905-00-568-5892: 3439-00-076-1279, 5330-00-196-5381, 5330-00-452-4541 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A500?

Key specifications for A500: Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT; Body Diameter: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 140.0 SINGLE SECTION. 22 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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