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DMS 85017BResistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) · NSN 5905-00-781-8779 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-781-8779 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-781-8779. Primary manufacturer part number: DMS 85017B.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Height: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Length: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals: 0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 7200.0 MINIMUM AND 16200.0 MAXIMUM
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
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 5905-00-781-8779, 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 Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings). Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, 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
NSN5905-00-781-8779
Primary Part NumberDMS 85017B
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)
StatusCANCELLED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg7200.0 MINIMUM AND 16200.0 MAXIMUM
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.8 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-27208/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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.).
Shaft Diameter0.058 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Maximum Starting Torque8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Contact Arm Electrical Off PositionFULLY CW
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers0.513 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.526 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation7200.0 MINIMUM AND 16200.0 MAXIMUM
Shaft Length0.025 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.045 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.090 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5905-00-052-1794 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-068-8264 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-068-8265 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-188-3930 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-681-3769G310047S3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems
5905-00-721-1661131200-21 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Ge Aviation Systems Llc
5905-00-728-4286 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-763-5369 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-763-7186 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-763-7187 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
DMS 85017B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
RT10C2L501 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILR27208-2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-27208/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-052-1794INTERCHANGEABLE
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5905-00-068-8264INTERCHANGEABLE
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5905-00-068-8265INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-188-3930INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-681-3769INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
G310047S3
5905-00-721-1661INTERCHANGEABLE
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131200-21
5905-00-728-4286INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-763-5369INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-763-7186INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-763-7187INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-764-1181INTERCHANGEABLE
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5905-00-806-2913INTERCHANGEABLE
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220L1-201

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-781-8779?

NSN 5905-00-781-8779 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings), classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-781-8779?

NSN 5905-00-781-8779 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: DMS 85017B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)), RT10C2L501 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILR27208-2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-27208/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-781-8779?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-781-8779: 5905-00-052-1794, 5905-00-068-8264, 5905-00-068-8265 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of DMS 85017B?

Key specifications for DMS 85017B: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Height: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Length: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-781-8779 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-781-8779 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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