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5M1970-001Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

The Boeing Company Div Defense · NSN 5905-01-125-5787 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-125-5787 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-125-5787. Primary manufacturer part number: 5M1970-001.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Body Length: 1.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonturn Device Radius: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonturn Device Location: AT 3 OCLOCK
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 135.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-125-5787, 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 The Boeing Company Div Defense. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-125-5787
Primary Part Number5M1970-001
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThe Boeing Company Div Defense
StatusACTIVE
Body Length1.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device LocationAT 3 OCLOCK
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power135.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Fragility FactorRUGGED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Stop Torque400.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Bearing TypeBEARING SHAFT
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation270.0 NOMINAL
Switch TypeSENSITIVE
Switch Voltage Rating in Volts28.0
Switch Contact ArrangementSINGLE POLE, DOUBLE THROW,CIRCUIT SWITCH
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Switch Operating PositionEND OF ROTATION
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Features ProvidedSWITCH
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-1.00 TO 1.00 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Test Data Document76301-5-1970 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING)
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts4.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps5.000 DC
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 TURRET
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
3020-00-255-7204100RL INTERCHANGEABLE
Link,roller Chain
Jeffrey Chain L.p.
5915-00-400-1816RF00756 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
Ems Development Corporation Dba Ems Development Corp
4820-01-269-5904 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,globe
5970-01-555-898810154-209 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulation Sleeving,electrical
Astronautics Corporation of America
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
55-50-248 Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA)
SP107 Honeywell Sensing & Control (USA)
SP107 Data Instruments Inc (USA)
10154209 Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland (FIN)
14WB1-2597 Servo Instrument Corporation (USA)
5M1970-001 PRIMARY The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA)
78G-0002 Greystone Electronics Corp (USA)
Related Parts
3020-00-255-7204INTERCHANGEABLE
LINK,ROLLER CHAIN
100RL
5915-00-400-1816INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
RF00756
4820-01-269-5904INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GLOBE
5970-01-555-8988INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATION SLEEVING,ELECTRICAL
10154-209

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-125-5787?

NSN 5905-01-125-5787 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by The Boeing Company Div Defense, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-125-5787?

NSN 5905-01-125-5787 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 55-50-248 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments), SP107 (Honeywell Sensing & Control), SP107 (Data Instruments Inc), 10154209 (Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland), 14WB1-2597 (Servo Instrument Corporation) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-01-125-5787?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-01-125-5787: 3020-00-255-7204, 5915-00-400-1816, 4820-01-269-5904 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5M1970-001?

Key specifications for 5M1970-001: Body Length: 1.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 1; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nonturn Device Radius: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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