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08551Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Thales Defense & Security Inc Dba Thales Communications Inc · NSN 5905-01-103-7882 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-103-7882 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-103-7882. Primary manufacturer part number: 08551.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Shaft Style: ROUND
  • Nonturn Device Radius: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Fragility Factor: RUGGED
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-103-7882, 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 Thales Defense & Security Inc Dba Thales Communications Inc. Government technical data includes 27 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-103-7882
Primary Part Number08551
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThales Defense & Security Inc Dba Thales Communications Inc
StatusACTIVE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Shaft StyleROUND
Nonturn Device Radius0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fragility FactorRUGGED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Electrical Resistance Per Section25.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Body Diameter0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.33 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
6850-00-057-410908551 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sealer,chemical
3m Company
5136-00-203-6513 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
450-25KPORM30PCT Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA)
450-25KPORM30PCT Cts Corp (USA)
08551 PRIMARY Thales Defense & Security Inc Dba Thales Communications Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6850-00-057-4109INTERCHANGEABLE
SEALER,CHEMICAL
08551
5136-00-203-6513INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-103-7882?

NSN 5905-01-103-7882 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Thales Defense & Security Inc Dba Thales Communications Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-103-7882?

NSN 5905-01-103-7882 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 450-25KPORM30PCT (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div), 450-25KPORM30PCT (Cts Corp), 08551 (Thales Defense & Security Inc Dba Thales Communications Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-103-7882?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-01-103-7882: 6850-00-057-4109, 5136-00-203-6513. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 08551?

Key specifications for 08551: Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS; Shaft Style: ROUND. 27 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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