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MIL-R-94/3Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-01-050-8177 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-050-8177 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-050-8177. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-R-94/3.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-R-94/3 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Terminal Location: REAR END
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-050-8177, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-050-8177
Primary Part NumberMIL-R-94/3
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-94/3 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationREAR END
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Stop Torque48.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Nonturn Device Radius0.245 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 4:30 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 10:30 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.200 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg295.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Maximum Running Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-01-193-1898 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-R-94/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RV6NAYSB222B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-94/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RV6NAYSB252B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-01-193-1898INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-050-8177?

NSN 5905-01-050-8177 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-050-8177?

NSN 5905-01-050-8177 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-R-94/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RV6NAYSB222B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-94/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RV6NAYSB252B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-050-8177?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-01-050-8177: 5905-01-193-1898. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-R-94/3?

Key specifications for MIL-R-94/3: Shaft Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED; Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION. 29 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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