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1656-165Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Woodward, Inc. · NSN 5905-01-086-2497 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-086-2497 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-086-2497. Primary manufacturer part number: 1656-165.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 WIRE LEAD
  • Precious Material: GOLD
  • Precious Material and Location: TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-086-2497, 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 Woodward, Inc.. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 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
NSN5905-01-086-2497
Primary Part Number1656-165
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWoodward, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Precious MaterialGOLD
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES GOLD
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Overall Diameter0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg280.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Terminal LocationREAR END
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Shaft Length0.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section200.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation280.0 NOMINAL
Section Quantity1
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Maximum Stop Torque48.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Maximum Running Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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7045-00-702-276129-19224-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
9097-111 Woodward, Inc. (USA)
12S Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
12S14 Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
1656-165 PRIMARY Woodward, Inc. (USA)
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6210-00-056-0643INTERCHANGEABLE
FIXTURE,LIGHTING
5-BS0
4810-00-062-2660INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SOLENOID
5961-00-159-7298INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
12S
4030-00-195-2561INTERCHANGEABLE
HOOK,CHAIN,S
8135-00-239-5308INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,STRAPPING
8135-00-239-5308
4730-00-278-3905INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,PIPE
7045-00-702-2761INTERCHANGEABLE
TAPE,SKEW,MASTER
29-19224-00
5905-00-776-9293INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,RESISTOR
12S
6685-00-807-9966INTERCHANGEABLE
DAMPENER,FLUID PRESSURE
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WRENCH,RATCHET
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RADIACMETER
12S

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-086-2497?

NSN 5905-01-086-2497 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Woodward, Inc., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-086-2497?

NSN 5905-01-086-2497 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 9097-111 (Woodward, Inc.), 12S (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), 12S14 (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), 1656-165 (Woodward, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-086-2497?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-01-086-2497: 5340-00-050-1589, 6210-00-056-0643, 4810-00-062-2660 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1656-165?

Key specifications for 1656-165: Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 WIRE LEAD. 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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