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55-109Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Newington Electric Co., Inc. · NSN 5905-00-957-4432 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-957-4432 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-957-4432. Primary manufacturer part number: 55-109.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 WIRE LEAD
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-957-4432, 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 Newington Electric Co., Inc.. Government technical data includes 11 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. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-957-4432
Primary Part Number55-109
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNewington Electric Co., Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Section Quantity1
Terminal Type and Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
55-109 PRIMARY Newington Electric Co., Inc. (USA)
576C637P4 General Electric Company (USA)
55-542 PRIMARY Newington Electric Co., Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5120-00-132-5039INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT POSITIONER,TERMINAL CRIM
4730-00-277-8273INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,PIPE TO TUBE
0100137
5330-00-291-5556INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
455249
5977-00-391-3955INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,ELECTRICAL CONTACT BRUSH
SAW-3913955
5331-00-618-1657INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
MS29561-141
5330-00-641-0980INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
301SA175
2815-00-920-6967INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE FILTER TO ENGI
5554-2
4810-01-058-7586INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SOLENOID
4730-01-710-5327INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT
55542

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-957-4432?

NSN 5905-00-957-4432 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Newington Electric Co., Inc., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-957-4432?

NSN 5905-00-957-4432 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 55-109 (Newington Electric Co., Inc.), 576C637P4 (General Electric Company), 55-542 (Newington Electric Co., Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-957-4432?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5905-00-957-4432: 5120-00-132-5039, 4730-00-277-8273, 5330-00-291-5556 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55-109?

Key specifications for 55-109: Section Quantity: 1; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 WIRE LEAD; Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S). 11 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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