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MIL-PRF-94/4Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-00-683-2120 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-683-2120 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-683-2120. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-94/4.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Maximum Stop Torque: 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Shaft Length: 0.844 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.906 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Diameter: 0.890 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.922 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-683-2120, 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 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-683-2120
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-94/4
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft Diameter0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Shaft Length0.844 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.906 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Diameter0.890 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.922 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-94 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.).
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg251.0 MINIMUM AND 318.0 MAXIMUM
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Nonturn Device Radius0.422 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.454 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Overall Diameter1.274 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-94/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5905-00-216-6576 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-849-73642100-0013 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Keysight Technologies Inc
5905-01-009-8941 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-94/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2100-0013 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
380-2509-000 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
RV2NAYSD503B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RV2NAYSD503A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
380-1302-000 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
380-2509-00 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
928149 Conrac Systems Inc (USA)
MILR94 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
550R503B Cts Corp (USA)
KQ22700 Cts Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-216-6576INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-849-7364INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
2100-0013
5905-01-009-8941INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-683-2120?

NSN 5905-00-683-2120 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, 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 5905-00-683-2120?

NSN 5905-00-683-2120 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-94/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 2100-0013 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 380-2509-000 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems), RV2NAYSD503B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RV2NAYSD503A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-683-2120?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-683-2120: 5905-00-216-6576, 5905-00-849-7364, 5905-01-009-8941. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-94/4?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-94/4: Maximum Stop Torque: 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-683-2120 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-683-2120 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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