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550-227Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-903-5741 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-903-5741 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-903-5741. Primary manufacturer part number: 550-227.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S)
  • Undercut Width: 0.0530 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.0730 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Overall Diameter: 1.046 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
  • Terminal Location: LONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
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 5905-00-903-5741, 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 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-903-5741
Primary Part Number550-227
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Undercut Width0.0530 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.0730 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Overall Diameter1.046 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Terminal LocationLONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Maximum Starting Torque0.40 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lateral Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Shaft Runout0.002 INCHES IN
Shaft End Play0.0003 INCHES IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation1080.0 MINIMUM
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Maximum Running Torque0.30 INCH-OUNCES IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg1080.0 MINIMUM
Pilot Diameter0.6240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.6250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft StyleROUND
Mounting Lip Depth0.0570 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.0670 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.10 TO 0.10 SINGLE SECTION
Undercut Diameter0.624 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
3110-00-289-649525527 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cup,tapered Roller Bearing
The Timken Corporation
7050-00-986-2420 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft Assy
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
550-227 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
106-340-0003 Moog Inc. Dba Moog Components Group (USA)
106-340-0003 Moog Inc. (USA)
550-20K Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
552SETVO20K Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
106-340-0003 Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc (USA)
550-277 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-289-6495INTERCHANGEABLE
CUP,TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
25527
7050-00-986-2420INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT ASSY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-903-5741?

NSN 5905-00-903-5741 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-903-5741?

NSN 5905-00-903-5741 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 550-227 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 106-340-0003 (Moog Inc. Dba Moog Components Group), 106-340-0003 (Moog Inc.), 550-20K (Vishay Sprague Inc), 552SETVO20K (Vishay Sprague Inc) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-903-5741?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-00-903-5741: 3110-00-289-6495, 7050-00-986-2420. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 550-227?

Key specifications for 550-227: Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S); Overall Length: 1.660 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Undercut Width: 0.0530 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.0730 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Diameter: 1.046 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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