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13838Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Textron Aviation Inc · NSN 5905-00-682-4180 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-682-4180 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-682-4180. Primary manufacturer part number: 13838.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.373 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Shaft Length: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Body Diameter: 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Inside Diameter: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Bearing Type: BEARING 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 5905-00-682-4180, 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 Textron Aviation Inc. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-682-4180
Primary Part Number13838
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTextron Aviation Inc
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Diameter0.373 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Body Diameter2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Inside Diameter0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bearing TypeBEARING SHAFT
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Diameter0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation294.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Quantity3
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S)
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts12.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 THREADED STUD
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Shaft StyleROUND, HOLLOWED
Body Length2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Electrical Resistance Per Section200.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Overall Diameter3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
4320-00-367-1442N13838 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,stem
Leslie Controls, Inc. Dba Leslie Controls Inc
2910-00-897-246116440 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stop,delivery Valve
Stanadyne Corporation Dba Stanadyne Diesel Systems Div Diesel Systems
6625-01-119-966113838 INTERCHANGEABLE
Detector,radio Frequency
Giga-Tronics Incorporated Dba Giga-Tronics
5331-01-421-9493 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
471AS20MFP Genrad Inc (USA)
55-3388 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA)
13838 PRIMARY Textron Aviation Inc (USA)
13838 Cessna Aircraft Company Dba Textron Aviation (USA)
13838 Cessna Aircraft Co Arc Avionics Div (USA)
161-04345 Sierra Networks Inc Sierracom Div (USA)
B161-04345 Sierra Networks Inc Sierracom Div (USA)
Related Parts
4320-00-367-1442INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,STEM
N13838
2910-00-897-2461INTERCHANGEABLE
STOP,DELIVERY VALVE
16440
6625-01-119-9661INTERCHANGEABLE
DETECTOR,RADIO FREQUENCY
13838
5331-01-421-9493INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-682-4180?

NSN 5905-00-682-4180 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-682-4180?

NSN 5905-00-682-4180 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 471AS20MFP (Genrad Inc), 55-3388 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments), 13838 (Textron Aviation Inc), 13838 (Cessna Aircraft Company Dba Textron Aviation), 13838 (Cessna Aircraft Co Arc Avionics Div) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-682-4180?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-00-682-4180: 4320-00-367-1442, 2910-00-897-2461, 6625-01-119-9661 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 13838?

Key specifications for 13838: Shaft Diameter: 0.373 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Shaft Length: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 1. 27 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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