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138-059-001Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · NSN 5905-00-954-3516 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-954-3516 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-954-3516. Primary manufacturer part number: 138-059-001.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S)
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Pilot Diameter Runout: 0.001 INCHES IN
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 8 SOLDER STUD
  • Function Characteristic Per Section: ALL SECTIONS LINEAR
  • Function Conformity Per Section: ALL SECTIONS INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
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 5905-00-954-3516, 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. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-954-3516
Primary Part Number138-059-001
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodCLAMP RING(S)
Maximum Starting Torque1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Pilot Diameter Runout0.001 INCHES IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Terminal Type and Quantity8 SOLDER STUD
Function Characteristic Per SectionALL SECTIONS LINEAR
Function Conformity Per SectionALL SECTIONS INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Tap Location Tolerance Per Section-2.0 TO 2.0 OHMS ALL SECTIONS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section1 ALL SECTIONS
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 ALL SECTIONS
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power25.0 ALL SECTIONS
Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms5000.0 ALL SECTIONS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Mounting Lip Depth0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Undercut Width0.0930 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Lip Diameter1.4370 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 ALL SECTIONS
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Shaft StyleROUND
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Undercut Diameter1.312 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length1.468 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity2
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation350.0 NOMINAL
Body Diameter1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Pilot Length0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5305-00-005-8246213-0005-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Setscrew
Tektronix, Inc.
5905-00-036-885912-08455-0A INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,composition
Ballantine Laboratories Inc
7240-00-178-8286SP205 INTERCHANGEABLE
Safety Can
F & M Micro Products Inc
3455-00-224-8906 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knurl,machine
6145-00-444-12588455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Belden Wire and Cable Co Wire and Cable Office
3030-00-472-154113331 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belt,v
Contitech Usa, Inc Dba Veyance Technologies
5330-00-519-5879 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
5950-00-645-6945 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
5180-00-760-21148455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tool Kit,alignment,electronic Eq
Gc/waldom Inc
7530-00-764-89858244 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chart,recording Instrument
Graphic Controls Acquisition Corp.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8455 Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc (USA)
8244 Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc (USA)
138-059-001 PRIMARY Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-005-8246INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
213-0005-00
5905-00-036-8859INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION
12-08455-0A
7240-00-178-8286INTERCHANGEABLE
SAFETY CAN
SP205
3455-00-224-8906INTERCHANGEABLE
KNURL,MACHINE
6145-00-444-1258INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
8455
3030-00-472-1541INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
13331
5330-00-519-5879INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
5950-00-645-6945INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
5180-00-760-2114INTERCHANGEABLE
TOOL KIT,ALIGNMENT,ELECTRONIC EQ
8455
7530-00-764-8985INTERCHANGEABLE
CHART,RECORDING INSTRUMENT
8244
6660-00-914-2545INTERCHANGEABLE
BALLOON,METEOROLOGICAL
3030-01-084-2402INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
8455

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-954-3516?

NSN 5905-00-954-3516 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-954-3516?

NSN 5905-00-954-3516 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 8455 (Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc), 8244 (Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc), 138-059-001 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-954-3516?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-954-3516: 5305-00-005-8246, 5905-00-036-8859, 7240-00-178-8286 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 138-059-001?

Key specifications for 138-059-001: Mounting Method: CLAMP RING(S); Maximum Starting Torque: 1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Pilot Diameter Runout: 0.001 INCHES IN; Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 360.0 NOMINAL. 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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