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87020Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Cae Usa Inc. · NSN 5905-00-606-9516 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-606-9516 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-606-9516. Primary manufacturer part number: 87020.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Length: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Stop Torque: 4.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Lateral Runout: 0.001 INCHES IN
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Shaft Runout: 0.001 INCHES IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 25.0 SINGLE SECTION
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 5905-00-606-9516, 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 8 commercial cross-references from 8 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
NSN5905-00-606-9516
Primary Part Number87020
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCae Usa Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Stop Torque4.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lateral Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TURRET
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section3 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION ZERO BASED LINEARITY
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION DOUBLE SIDED SQUARE
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Lip Depth0.0750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Pilot Length0.1000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pilot Diameter0.7500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED
Undercut Diameter2.980 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Width0.0800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.10 TO 0.10 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Bearing TypeBEARING SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
6650-00-030-221887020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spectrometer,prism
Central Scientific Co Educational
4310-00-128-087287020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,piston
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp Dba Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
5935-00-860-08228720 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,plug-in Electronic Compon
Jettron Products Inc
1650-01-043-25244100573-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Piston Assembly,motor
Triumph Actuation Systems Llc Div Triumph Actuation Systems - Clemmons
4440-01-606-159140185 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drier,air-Gas,desiccant
Lloyd Industries, Incorporated Dba Bc Group International Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3001-2868 Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div (USA)
87020 PRIMARY Cae Usa Inc. (USA)
FCP236H-42 Carter Manufacturing Corporation (USA)
3000S107 Ametek, Inc. Dba Aerospace Gst Div Aerospace (USA)
3000S107 L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation (USA)
55-2865 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA)
87020 Raytheon Technical Services Company (USA)
3000S107 Ge Aviation Systems Llc Dba Ge Aviation (USA)
Related Parts
6650-00-030-2218INTERCHANGEABLE
SPECTROMETER,PRISM
87020
4310-00-128-0872INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
87020
5935-00-860-0822INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPON
8720
1650-01-043-2524INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON ASSEMBLY,MOTOR
4100573-2
4440-01-606-1591INTERCHANGEABLE
DRIER,AIR-GAS,DESICCANT
40185

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-606-9516?

NSN 5905-00-606-9516 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Cae Usa Inc., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-606-9516?

NSN 5905-00-606-9516 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 3001-2868 (Vernitron Corp Vrn International Div), 87020 (Cae Usa Inc.), FCP236H-42 (Carter Manufacturing Corporation), 3000S107 (Ametek, Inc. Dba Aerospace Gst Div Aerospace), 3000S107 (L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-606-9516?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-606-9516: 6650-00-030-2218, 4310-00-128-0872, 5935-00-860-0822 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 87020?

Key specifications for 87020: Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Length: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Stop Torque: 4.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Lateral Runout: 0.001 INCHES IN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-606-9516 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-606-9516 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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