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3389Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Bourns Inc · NSN 5905-01-068-7892 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-068-7892 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-068-7892. Primary manufacturer part number: 3389.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Height: 0.180 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Width: 0.350 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Maximum Running Torque: 1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Body Length: 0.365 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 5905-01-068-7892, 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 Bourns Inc. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN5905-01-068-7892
Primary Part Number3389
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBourns Inc
StatusACTIVE
Body Height0.180 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.350 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Maximum Running Torque1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Maximum Starting Torque1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Body Length0.365 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Maximum Stop Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5950-00-057-381310106122 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-00-821-12183389 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,straight,pipe to Boss
Esab Group, Inc., the Dba Esab Welding and Cutting Products Div Esab Welding and Cuttng
5365-00-834-51903389 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,machine Thread
Husco International Inc
5340-00-975-80903389 INTERCHANGEABLE
Caster,rigid
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5950-00-991-11623389 INTERCHANGEABLE
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1440-01-019-83464-5122 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3389 PRIMARY Bourns Inc (USA)
285122 Fluke Corp (USA)
3605-500A Cts Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-057-3813INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
10106122
6240-00-155-7949INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
5305-00-392-2074INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
125141
4730-00-821-1218INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO BOSS
3389
5365-00-834-5190INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,MACHINE THREAD
3389
5340-00-975-8090INTERCHANGEABLE
CASTER,RIGID
3389
5950-00-991-1162INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
3389
1440-01-019-8346INTERCHANGEABLE
ROLLER DRUM
4-5122
5905-01-123-7836INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
4610-00-1105
6620-01-191-5933INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,ENGINE TEMPERATURE
285122
4130-01-195-2158INTERCHANGEABLE
RECEIVER,LIQUID REFRIGERANT
5365-01-398-6484INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,SLEEVE
NAS43DD1-13N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-068-7892?

NSN 5905-01-068-7892 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bourns Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-068-7892?

NSN 5905-01-068-7892 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 3389 (Bourns Inc), 285122 (Fluke Corp), 3605-500A (Cts Corp).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-068-7892?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-01-068-7892: 5950-00-057-3813, 6240-00-155-7949, 5305-00-392-2074 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3389?

Key specifications for 3389: Body Height: 0.180 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Width: 0.350 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION. 12 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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