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6842Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Reon Resistor Corp · NSN 5905-00-913-6318 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-913-6318 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-913-6318. Primary manufacturer part number: 6842.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -70.0 TO 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, FLATTED
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-913-6318, 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 Reon Resistor Corp. Government technical data includes 28 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. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-913-6318
Primary Part Number6842
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerReon Resistor Corp
StatusACTIVE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-70.0 TO 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 10:30 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 4:30 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Nonturn Device Radius0.245 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
First Flat Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Section Quantity1
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Terminal LocationREAR END
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Flat Height0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.469 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5330-00-027-9346 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulation,thermal,special Purpo
5961-00-386-9084684-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rectifier,semiconductor Device,u
Micro Uspd Inc
5960-00-682-8539 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5960-00-764-4198 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5342-00-803-12016842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling,clamp,grooved
Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics Usa, Llc Dba Use CAGE Code 879b2 for Cataloging
5960-00-825-2560 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6160-00-933-54086842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,battery
Electro Scientific Industries Inc
8335-01-345-53166842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insoles,footwear
Alimed, Inc. Dba Alimed Inc
4330-01-416-33246842C-01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Howell Laboratories Inc Dba Howell Laboratories Inc
7021-01-446-3870 INTERCHANGEABLE
Computer,digital
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6842 Reon Resistor Corp (USA)
RV106UF8A502A The Technical Material Corporation Dba T M C (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-027-9346INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATION,THERMAL,SPECIAL PURPO
5961-00-386-9084INTERCHANGEABLE
RECTIFIER,SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,U
684-2
5960-00-682-8539INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-764-4198INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5342-00-803-1201INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,CLAMP,GROOVED
6842
5960-00-825-2560INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6160-00-933-5408INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,BATTERY
6842
8335-01-345-5316INTERCHANGEABLE
INSOLES,FOOTWEAR
6842
4330-01-416-3324INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
6842C-01
7021-01-446-3870INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPUTER,DIGITAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-913-6318?

NSN 5905-00-913-6318 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Reon Resistor Corp, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-913-6318?

NSN 5905-00-913-6318 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 6842 (Reon Resistor Corp), RV106UF8A502A (The Technical Material Corporation Dba T M C).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-913-6318?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5905-00-913-6318: 5330-00-027-9346, 5961-00-386-9084, 5960-00-682-8539 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6842?

Key specifications for 6842: Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION; Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -70.0 TO 70.0 SINGLE SECTION; Shaft Style: ROUND, FLATTED; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION. 28 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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