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900217-17Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp · NSN 5905-00-865-9028 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-865-9028 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-865-9028. Primary manufacturer part number: 900217-17.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Maximum Running Torque: 0.30 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
  • Shaft End Play: 0.00500 INCHES IN
  • Pilot Diameter Runout: 0.002 INCHES IN
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-865-9028, 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-865-9028
Primary Part Number900217-17
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
StatusACTIVE
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Running Torque0.30 INCH-OUNCES IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft End Play0.00500 INCHES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Maximum Stop Torque100.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Radial Play0.003 INCHES IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lateral Runout0.005 INCHES IN
Shaft Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation3600.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Maximum Starting Torque0.40 INCH-OUNCES IN
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-1.0 TO 1.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms10000.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 SOLDER STUD
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-3.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts4.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Body Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bearing TypeSLEEVE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-01-196-3144101-011 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,film
Panametrics Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
900217-17 PRIMARY Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
500-1155 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5905-01-196-3144INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM
101-011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-865-9028?

NSN 5905-00-865-9028 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-865-9028?

NSN 5905-00-865-9028 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 900217-17 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp), 500-1155 (Vishay Sprague Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-865-9028?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-865-9028: 5905-01-196-3144. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 900217-17?

Key specifications for 900217-17: Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Maximum Running Torque: 0.30 INCH-OUNCES IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 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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