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MP15A50Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Ward Leonard Ct Llc · NSN 5905-00-829-2779 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-829-2779 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-829-2779. Primary manufacturer part number: MP15A50.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 340.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED
  • Nonturn Device Location: AT 6 OCLOCK
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
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 5905-00-829-2779, 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 Ward Leonard Ct Llc. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-829-2779
Primary Part NumberMP15A50
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWard Leonard Ct Llc
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power340.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Nonturn Device LocationAT 6 OCLOCK
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts50.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Cubic Measure6.168 CUBIC INCHES
Overall Diameter2.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter2.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.844 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.906 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
First Flat Length0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Flat Height0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Bearing TypeSLEEVE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5905-00-155-70090318 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
5110-00-161-69125110-00-161-6912 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shears,straight Trimmers
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
6508-01-374-31930318 INTERCHANGEABLE
Skin Cleanser and Shampoo,medica
Sween Corp
6750-01-382-0864 INTERCHANGEABLE
Paper,photographic
5330-01-447-40810318 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Miller Electric Mfg. Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MP15A50 Ward Leonard Ct Llc (USA)
0318 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
3174010 General Motors Corp Delco Products Div Machine Control Systems (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-155-7009INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
0318
5110-00-161-6912INTERCHANGEABLE
SHEARS,STRAIGHT TRIMMERS
5110-00-161-6912
6508-01-374-3193INTERCHANGEABLE
SKIN CLEANSER AND SHAMPOO,MEDICA
0318
6750-01-382-0864INTERCHANGEABLE
PAPER,PHOTOGRAPHIC
5330-01-447-4081INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
0318

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-829-2779?

NSN 5905-00-829-2779 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Ward Leonard Ct Llc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-829-2779?

NSN 5905-00-829-2779 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MP15A50 (Ward Leonard Ct Llc), 0318 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), 3174010 (General Motors Corp Delco Products Div Machine Control Systems).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-829-2779?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-829-2779: 5905-00-155-7009, 5110-00-161-6912, 6508-01-374-3193 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MP15A50?

Key specifications for MP15A50: Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 340.0 SINGLE SECTION; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION. 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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