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RT11C2L501Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-00-682-6980 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-682-6980 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-682-6980. Primary manufacturer part number: RT11C2L501.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Body Length: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Contact Arm Electrical Off Position: FULLY CCW
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 7920.0 NOMINAL
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 WIRE LEAD
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 5905-00-682-6980, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-682-6980
Primary Part NumberRT11C2L501
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Body Length1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Contact Arm Electrical Off PositionFULLY CCW
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg7920.0 NOMINAL
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-27208/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-27208 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Length0.050 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length6.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Diameter0.115 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation7920.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
Body Height0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5905-00-050-0084 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-054-6502 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-058-2796 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-067-6472 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-068-5920 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3497 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3499 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3501 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-723-9286 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RT11C2L501 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILR27208-3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-050-0084INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-054-6502INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-058-2796INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-067-6472INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-068-5920INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3497INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3499INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3500INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3501INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-723-9286INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-733-1335INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-761-5398INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-682-6980?

NSN 5905-00-682-6980 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-682-6980?

NSN 5905-00-682-6980 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: RT11C2L501 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILR27208-3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-682-6980?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-682-6980: 5905-00-050-0084, 5905-00-054-6502, 5905-00-058-2796 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RT11C2L501?

Key specifications for RT11C2L501: Body Length: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Contact Arm Electrical Off Position: FULLY CCW; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-682-6980 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-682-6980 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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