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AS50045Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Amphenol Corp Div Amphenol Aerospace Operations · NSN 5905-00-666-1597 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-666-1597 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-666-1597. Primary manufacturer part number: AS50045.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED
  • Actuator Type: FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 140.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-666-1597, 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 Amphenol Corp Div Amphenol Aerospace Operations. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 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: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-666-1597
Primary Part NumberAS50045
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmphenol Corp Div Amphenol Aerospace Operations
StatusCANCELLED
Section Quantity1
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Electrical Resistance Per Section140.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Screw Thread Diameter0.164 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S)
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
2920-00-295-0415 INTERCHANGEABLE
End Bell,electrical Rotating Equ
3120-00-675-5270RB-8AS INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,plain,self-Aligning
Radial Bearing Corporation Dba Radial Bearing Corp of Connecticu Div Radial Bearing Llc
5340-01-053-258564-21-13 INTERCHANGEABLE
Catch,flush
Southco Inc
4520-01-428-690055586 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heating Element,electrical,nonim
Indeeco Llc Dba Indeeco
1080-01-541-30912KP755 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,camouflage Screening
Oshkosh Defense Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AS50045 PRIMARY Amphenol Corp Div Amphenol Aerospace Operations (USA)
55586 Gte Products Corp Entertainment Products Group (USA)
313-1879 Northern Telecom Inc Telecom Distribution Div (USA)
55586 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
2920-00-295-0415INTERCHANGEABLE
END BELL,ELECTRICAL ROTATING EQU
3120-00-675-5270INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,PLAIN,SELF-ALIGNING
RB-8AS
5340-01-053-2585INTERCHANGEABLE
CATCH,FLUSH
64-21-13
4520-01-428-6900INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATING ELEMENT,ELECTRICAL,NONIM
55586
1080-01-541-3091INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,CAMOUFLAGE SCREENING
2KP755

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-666-1597?

NSN 5905-00-666-1597 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Amphenol Corp Div Amphenol Aerospace Operations, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-666-1597?

NSN 5905-00-666-1597 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: AS50045 (Amphenol Corp Div Amphenol Aerospace Operations), 55586 (Gte Products Corp Entertainment Products Group), 313-1879 (Northern Telecom Inc Telecom Distribution Div), 55586 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-666-1597?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-666-1597: 2920-00-295-0415, 3120-00-675-5270, 5340-01-053-2585 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AS50045?

Key specifications for AS50045: Section Quantity: 1; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED; Actuator Type: FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE; Special Features: TWO NO 8-32 TAPPED MTG HOLES SPACED 1.125 IN C TO C IN. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-666-1597 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-666-1597 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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