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210-290Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP · NSN 5905-00-809-6538 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-809-6538 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-809-6538. Primary manufacturer part number: 210-290.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Length: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 300.0 NOMINAL
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 3
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 TURRET
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 5905-00-809-6538, 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 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP. Government technical data includes 25 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 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
NSN5905-00-809-6538
Primary Part Number210-290
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHewlett-Packard Company Dba HP
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Quantity3
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TURRET
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-5.0 TO 5.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts8.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms35000.0 SINGLE SECTION
Fragility FactorRUGGED
Shaft StyleROUND
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Diameter3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Section Quantity1
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Body Length1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5330-00-146-74454305002-0 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Agco Corp Parts Opn
3110-00-156-3574280026-125 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5310-00-185-6462 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,round
2930-00-288-6441AAX0005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,filler Opening
Stant Mfg Co Inc
6150-00-360-15085228856 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bus,conductor
Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc
3110-00-554-5962 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
2805-00-696-6960 INTERCHANGEABLE
Camshaft,engine
5935-00-916-0849 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
5940-00-949-316010044159-7 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5935-00-972-400316767886-002 INTERCHANGEABLE
Jack,tip
Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
210-290 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
6037 James Electronics Inc (USA)
2100-0233 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-146-7445INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
4305002-0
3110-00-156-3574INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
280026-125
5310-00-185-6462INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,ROUND
2930-00-288-6441INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,FILLER OPENING
AAX0005
6150-00-360-1508INTERCHANGEABLE
BUS,CONDUCTOR
5228856
3110-00-554-5962INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
2805-00-696-6960INTERCHANGEABLE
CAMSHAFT,ENGINE
5935-00-916-0849INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5940-00-949-3160INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
10044159-7
5935-00-972-4003INTERCHANGEABLE
JACK,TIP
16767886-002
6515-01-003-5344INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,INHALER
4330-01-011-4016INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
F-4584

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-809-6538?

NSN 5905-00-809-6538 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-809-6538?

NSN 5905-00-809-6538 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 210-290 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 6037 (James Electronics Inc), 2100-0233 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-809-6538?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-809-6538: 5330-00-146-7445, 3110-00-156-3574, 5310-00-185-6462 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 210-290?

Key specifications for 210-290: Shaft Length: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 300.0 NOMINAL; Mounting Facility Quantity: 3; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 27 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-809-6538 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-809-6538 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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