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2986Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc · NSN 5905-00-781-5709 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-781-5709 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-781-5709. Primary manufacturer part number: 2986.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Longitudinal Actuator Travel: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 2
  • Longitudinal Actuator Effective Electrical Stroke Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 ALL SECTIONS
  • Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section: -1.00 TO 1.00 ALL SECTIONS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-781-5709, 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 Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-781-5709
Primary Part Number2986
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Diameter0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Longitudinal Actuator Travel1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity2
Longitudinal Actuator Effective Electrical Stroke Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 ALL SECTIONS
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 ALL SECTIONS
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsMODIFIED BY RESISTANCE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power20.0 ALL SECTIONS
Terminal Type and Quantity8 WIRE LEAD
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 ALL SECTIONS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.6 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Function Characteristic Per SectionALL SECTIONS LINEAR
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-400.0 TO 400.0 ALL SECTIONS
Function Conformity Per SectionALL SECTIONS INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Shaft Length2.760 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/TAB/FLANGE MOUNTED
Mounting Facility Quantity3
Body Width1.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers0.660 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS
Body Height0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Body Length2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Hole Diameter0.191 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
2040-00-385-8903 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling,tube or Pi
2940-00-847-277542968 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,intake Air Cleane
Wix Corp
3895-01-121-6391002986 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pilot Light
Dover Corp Groen Div
6150-01-243-02332986 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,power,electrical
Davidson Optronics Inc. Dba Doi Venture
6675-01-345-087229-86 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,fork Subassembly
Vemco Drafting Products Corporation Dba Vemcocorp.com
5995-01-360-66932986 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e
Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell Div Aerospace -Olathe Hums Div
6540-01-552-972120855 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,ophthalmoscope
Coopersurgical Inc Dba Coopersurgical Products
9310-01-608-49802986 INTERCHANGEABLE
Paper,cover
3 Star Papers Ltd Dba Limited Papers Div Limited Papers
4730-01-678-217729-86 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,straight,pipe to Hose
Alkon Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2986 Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc (USA)
Related Parts
2040-00-385-8903INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,TUBE OR PI
2940-00-847-2775INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANE
42968
3895-01-121-6391INTERCHANGEABLE
PILOT LIGHT
002986
6150-01-243-0233INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWER,ELECTRICAL
2986
6675-01-345-0872INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,FORK SUBASSEMBLY
29-86
5995-01-360-6693INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
2986
6540-01-552-9721INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,OPHTHALMOSCOPE
20855
9310-01-608-4980INTERCHANGEABLE
PAPER,COVER
2986
4730-01-678-2177INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO HOSE
29-86

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-781-5709?

NSN 5905-00-781-5709 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-781-5709?

NSN 5905-00-781-5709 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 2986 (Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-781-5709?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5905-00-781-5709: 2040-00-385-8903, 2940-00-847-2775, 3895-01-121-6391 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2986?

Key specifications for 2986: Shaft Diameter: 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Longitudinal Actuator Travel: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 30 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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