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4171786-242Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon · NSN 5905-00-583-6927 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-583-6927 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-583-6927. Primary manufacturer part number: 4171786-242.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Maximum Stop Torque: 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-583-6927, 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 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon. Government technical data includes 29 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-583-6927
Primary Part Number4171786-242
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRaytheon Company Dba Raytheon
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Section Quantity1
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Maximum Running Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation309.0 MINIMUM AND 320.0 MAXIMUM
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.500 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg309.0 MINIMUM AND 320.0 MAXIMUM
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Bearing TypeSLEEVE
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 3:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5905-00-552-5481 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-577-9748 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-581-2870 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-660-4341 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-752-3361 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
4171786-242 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
625713-057 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
RV4NAYSD255B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4171786-242 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
MILR94B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-552-5481INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-577-9748INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-581-2870INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-660-4341INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-752-3361INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-583-6927?

NSN 5905-00-583-6927 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-583-6927?

NSN 5905-00-583-6927 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 4171786-242 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon), 625713-057 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), RV4NAYSD255B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4171786-242 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), MILR94B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-583-6927?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-583-6927: 5905-00-552-5481, 5905-00-577-9748, 5905-00-581-2870 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 4171786-242?

Key specifications for 4171786-242: Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Section Quantity: 1; Maximum Starting Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN. 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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