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MILR94Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-00-721-0289 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-721-0289 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-721-0289. Primary manufacturer part number: MILR94.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Test Data Document: 81349-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.).
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-R-94/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Mounting Method: LOCKING BUSHING
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 295.0 MINIMUM AND 305.0 MAXIMUM
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-721-0289, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-721-0289
Primary Part NumberMILR94
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
StatusACTIVE
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-94/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Mounting MethodLOCKING BUSHING
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg295.0 MINIMUM AND 305.0 MAXIMUM
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Nonturn Device Radius0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedSHAFT LOCKING DEVICE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation295.0 MINIMUM AND 305.0 MAXIMUM
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Maximum Running Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-583-5130 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILR94 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RV5LAXSB502B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-94/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-583-5130INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-721-0289?

NSN 5905-00-721-0289 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-721-0289?

NSN 5905-00-721-0289 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MILR94 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RV5LAXSB502B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-94/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-721-0289?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-721-0289: 5905-00-583-5130. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MILR94?

Key specifications for MILR94: Body Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Test Data Document: 81349-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.).; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-R-94/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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