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A58-6 RS2Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Clarostat Sensors and Controls · NSN 5905-00-683-2183 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-683-2183 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-683-2183. Primary manufacturer part number: A58-6 RS2.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 280.0 MINIMUM AND 305.0 MAXIMUM
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 6.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
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 5905-00-683-2183, 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 Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN5905-00-683-2183
Primary Part NumberA58-6 RS2
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors and Controls
StatusCANCELLED
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg280.0 MINIMUM AND 305.0 MAXIMUM
Section Quantity1
Electrical Resistance Per Section6.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts4.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Overall Diameter2.135 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length0.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power105.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation280.0 MINIMUM AND 305.0 MAXIMUM
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.590 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5945-00-504-4552 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chopper,electronic
5920-00-581-4144128102004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Enersys Corporation Div Motive Power National Accounts
5945-00-635-3502A-586 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chopper,electronic
Sensata Technologies Maryland, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A58-6 RS2 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
00-873-093-103 Allis-Chalmers Corp (USA)
A58-6 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
MIL-PRF-19/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILR19 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RA30NASA6R0A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5945-00-504-4552INTERCHANGEABLE
CHOPPER,ELECTRONIC
5920-00-581-4144INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
128102004
5945-00-635-3502INTERCHANGEABLE
CHOPPER,ELECTRONIC
A-586

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-683-2183?

NSN 5905-00-683-2183 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-683-2183?

NSN 5905-00-683-2183 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: A58-6 RS2 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 00-873-093-103 (Allis-Chalmers Corp), A58-6 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), MIL-PRF-19/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILR19 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-683-2183?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-683-2183: 5945-00-504-4552, 5920-00-581-4144, 5945-00-635-3502. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A58-6 RS2?

Key specifications for A58-6 RS2: Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 280.0 MINIMUM AND 305.0 MAXIMUM. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-683-2183 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-683-2183 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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