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3178149-6Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier · NSN 5905-01-161-6176 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-161-6176 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-161-6176. Primary manufacturer part number: 3178149-6.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR W/BUSHING
  • Body Length: 1.359 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 2
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Actuator Type: DUAL CONCENTRIC
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 ALL SECTIONS
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 5905-01-161-6176, 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 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 24 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
NSN5905-01-161-6176
Primary Part Number3178149-6
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNavair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/BUSHING
Body Length1.359 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity2
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Actuator TypeDUAL CONCENTRIC
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 ALL SECTIONS
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.500 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Body Height1.688 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.812 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Undercut Diameter0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Diameter0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.526 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.536 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Length1.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft StyleROUND, STEPPED
Undercut Length0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5210-00-711-4931PT99438 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tool Post Holder,dial Indicator
L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division
4820-01-024-1355994-38 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,pressure Regulating VA
Walchem Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3178149-6 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
99438 Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
KK1205-6 Precision Electronics Corporation (CAN)
Related Parts
5210-00-711-4931INTERCHANGEABLE
TOOL POST HOLDER,DIAL INDICATOR
PT99438
4820-01-024-1355INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,PRESSURE REGULATING VA
994-38

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-161-6176?

NSN 5905-01-161-6176 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-161-6176?

NSN 5905-01-161-6176 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 3178149-6 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier), 99438 (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), KK1205-6 (Precision Electronics Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-161-6176?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-01-161-6176: 5210-00-711-4931, 4820-01-024-1355. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3178149-6?

Key specifications for 3178149-6: Body Style: RECTANGULAR W/BUSHING; Body Length: 1.359 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Bushing Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 2. 25 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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