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MILR94TYPERV6LAYSA502AResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-00-799-8566 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-799-8566 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-799-8566. Primary manufacturer part number: MILR94TYPERV6LAYSA502A.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Nonturn Device Radius: 0.245 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-799-8566, 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 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-799-8566
Primary Part NumberMILR94TYPERV6LAYSA502A
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
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Nonturn Device Radius0.245 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Length4.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5905-00-244-9307 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-577-0435 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-01-393-5029 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILR94TYPERV6LAYSA502A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RV6LAYSA502A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-244-9307INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-577-0435INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-01-393-5029INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-799-8566?

NSN 5905-00-799-8566 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 5905-00-799-8566?

NSN 5905-00-799-8566 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MILR94TYPERV6LAYSA502A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RV6LAYSA502A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-799-8566?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-799-8566: 5905-00-244-9307, 5905-00-577-0435, 5905-01-393-5029. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MILR94TYPERV6LAYSA502A?

Key specifications for MILR94TYPERV6LAYSA502A: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Nonturn Device Radius: 0.245 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 14 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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