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MIL-PRF-94/4Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-01-225-9423 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-225-9423 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-225-9423. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-94/4.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Body Diameter: 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Length: 0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 251.0 MINIMUM AND 318.0 MAXIMUM
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-225-9423, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-225-9423
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-94/4
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Body Diameter0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Length0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg251.0 MINIMUM AND 318.0 MAXIMUM
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent-3.0 TO 0.0 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 10.0 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 10.0 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 3.0 120 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-94/4 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodLOCKING BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Mounting Bushing Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-94 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation251.0 MINIMUM AND 318.0 MAXIMUM
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Shaft Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5940-00-159-1293126664-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
4820-00-394-7796210205 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,valve
Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the
5905-00-425-37012100-2836 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Keysight Technologies Inc
6105-00-635-0277R111-3A INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,control
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
5365-01-079-170302 10205 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,clamping
Pellerin Milnor Corporation
5220-01-120-2269210205 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,clearance
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-94/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-R-94/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2100-0153 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
210-205 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
RV2LAYSA202A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
45-2KPORM20PCT Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group (USA)
M1L-R-94/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2100-0153 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
470 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
Related Parts
5940-00-159-1293INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
126664-5
4820-00-394-7796INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
210205
5905-00-425-3701INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
2100-2836
6105-00-635-0277INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,CONTROL
R111-3A
5365-01-079-1703INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,CLAMPING
02 10205
5220-01-120-2269INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,CLEARANCE
210205

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-225-9423?

NSN 5905-01-225-9423 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-225-9423?

NSN 5905-01-225-9423 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-94/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-R-94/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 2100-0153 (Keysight Technologies, Inc.), 210-205 (Keysight Technologies, Inc.), RV2LAYSA202A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-01-225-9423?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-01-225-9423: 5940-00-159-1293, 4820-00-394-7796, 5905-00-425-3701 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-94/4?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-94/4: Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Body Diameter: 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-01-225-9423 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-01-225-9423 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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