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308-71Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-01-221-7985 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-221-7985 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-221-7985. Primary manufacturer part number: 308-71.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TURRET
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Section Quantity: 1
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-221-7985, 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 Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-221-7985
Primary Part Number308-71
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TURRET
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Body Diameter2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft StyleROUND
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
4730-00-196-150204-20861 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nipple,pipe
Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power
3110-00-554-3232204S INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Skf Usa Inc.
5940-00-826-7837 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
3110-01-070-008730871 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Paccar Winch Inc Dba Paccar Winch Division
5330-01-139-428530871 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
M. E. Industries, Inc.
3040-01-390-489330871 INTERCHANGEABLE
Collar,shaft
Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution
5998-01-472-1525308007-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc. Div Lockheed Martin Marion
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
308-0071 Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
308-71 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-196-1502INTERCHANGEABLE
NIPPLE,PIPE
04-20861
3110-00-554-3232INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
204S
5940-00-826-7837INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
3110-01-070-0087INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
30871
5330-01-139-4285INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
30871
3040-01-390-4893INTERCHANGEABLE
COLLAR,SHAFT
30871
5998-01-472-1525INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
308007-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-221-7985?

NSN 5905-01-221-7985 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-221-7985?

NSN 5905-01-221-7985 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 308-0071 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 308-71 (Vishay Sprague Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-221-7985?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5905-01-221-7985: 4730-00-196-1502, 3110-00-554-3232, 5940-00-826-7837 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 308-71?

Key specifications for 308-71: Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TURRET. 11 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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