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18515-1Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems · NSN 5905-01-217-0650 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-217-0650 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-217-0650. Primary manufacturer part number: 18515-1.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Length: 0.590 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-217-0650, 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 Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-217-0650
Primary Part Number18515-1
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEngineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems
StatusACTIVE
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.590 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Diameter0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity2 WIRE LEAD
Bearing TypeSLEEVE SHAFT
Body Diameter1.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Section Quantity1
Mounting Bushing Length0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Length0.880 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5940-00-617-27116841685-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Splice,conductor
Rolls-Royce Corporation
4820-00-932-9690041-500-0002 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,valve
Emerson Automation Solutions Final Control Us Lp Div Navy Product Team
5935-01-293-4287533894-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector Body,receptacle,electr
Te Connectivity Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
18515-1 Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems (USA)
X18515-1 Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems (USA)
18515-1 Drs Environmental Systems Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5940-00-617-2711INTERCHANGEABLE
SPLICE,CONDUCTOR
6841685-2
4820-00-932-9690INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,VALVE
041-500-0002
5935-01-293-4287INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR BODY,RECEPTACLE,ELECTR
533894-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-217-0650?

NSN 5905-01-217-0650 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-217-0650?

NSN 5905-01-217-0650 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 18515-1 (Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems), X18515-1 (Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems), 18515-1 (Drs Environmental Systems Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-217-0650?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-01-217-0650: 5940-00-617-2711, 4820-00-932-9690, 5935-01-293-4287. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 18515-1?

Key specifications for 18515-1: Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Length: 0.590 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 21 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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