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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

296-31Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Thales Nederland · NSN 5905-00-946-1921 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-946-1921 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-946-1921. Primary manufacturer part number: 296-31.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL
  • Mounting Lip Diameter: 0.8750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Lip Depth: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Undercut Width: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 354.0 MAXIMUM
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 5905-00-946-1921, 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 Thales Nederland. 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-946-1921
Primary Part Number296-31
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThales Nederland
StatusACTIVE
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Lip Diameter0.8750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Lip Depth0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Undercut Width0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation354.0 MAXIMUM
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-3.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TURRET
Lateral Runout0.0015 INCHES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.00150 INCHES IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Maximum Starting Torque0.10 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft End Play0.00400 INCHES IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Maximum Running Torque0.10 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft Radial Play0.002 INCHES IN
Shaft Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Body Length0.747 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bearing TypeBALL SHAFT
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Diameter0.781 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
4730-00-911-6850296-31 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling,tube
Dukes Aerospace, Inc.
3020-01-270-501729631 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,worm Wheel
Moog Inc. Dba Ampac-Isp Corp
6120-01-605-1562L605A10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Aq Transformer Solutions Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
296-31 Thales Nederland (NLD)
1201R1K Bei Sensors & Systems Company, Inc. Dba Bei Duncan (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-911-6850INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,TUBE
296-31
3020-01-270-5017INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,WORM WHEEL
29631
6120-01-605-1562INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
L605A10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-946-1921?

NSN 5905-00-946-1921 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Thales Nederland, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-946-1921?

NSN 5905-00-946-1921 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 296-31 (Thales Nederland), 1201R1K (Bei Sensors & Systems Company, Inc. Dba Bei Duncan).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-946-1921?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-00-946-1921: 4730-00-911-6850, 3020-01-270-5017, 6120-01-605-1562. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 296-31?

Key specifications for 296-31: Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL; Mounting Lip Diameter: 0.8750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Lip Depth: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED. 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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