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55-3-8-203Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-890-4349 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-890-4349 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-890-4349. Primary manufacturer part number: 55-3-8-203.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.070 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.076 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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 5905-00-890-4349, 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 Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-890-4349
Primary Part Number55-3-8-203
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Hole Diameter0.070 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.076 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document29616-025-002824 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Length0.030 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg9000.0 NOMINAL
Terminal Length0.171 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.203 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Diameter0.083 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5340-00-165-13535351072 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,synchro
L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems
3020-00-528-124951518 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics Usa, Llc Dba Use CAGE Code 879b2 for Cataloging
2940-00-633-491151518 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Wix Corp
5950-01-340-616251518 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,electrical
Columbus Mckinnon Corp
5120-01-428-513651-518 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hammer,hand
The Stanley Works Dba Stanley Proto
5340-01-621-349151518 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,expansion
Fastenal Company Div Fastenal-Hvga
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5151-8 Uhrden, Inc. Dba Tubar Division (USA)
025-002824 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA)
5151-008 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
55-3-8-203 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
5351-072 PRIMARY Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
155-136-9 Televisonet, Inc. (USA)
55-3-8-203 IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU)
Related Parts
5340-00-165-1353INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,SYNCHRO
5351072
3020-00-528-1249INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
51518
2940-00-633-4911INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
51518
5950-01-340-6162INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,ELECTRICAL
51518
5120-01-428-5136INTERCHANGEABLE
HAMMER,HAND
51-518
5340-01-621-3491INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,EXPANSION
51518

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-890-4349?

NSN 5905-00-890-4349 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-890-4349?

NSN 5905-00-890-4349 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 5151-8 (Uhrden, Inc. Dba Tubar Division), 025-002824 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple), 5151-008 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), 55-3-8-203 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 5351-072 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-890-4349?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-890-4349: 5340-00-165-1353, 3020-00-528-1249, 2940-00-633-4911 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55-3-8-203?

Key specifications for 55-3-8-203: Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.070 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.076 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN. 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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