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MIL-PRF-27208/8Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-01-474-9772 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-474-9772 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-474-9772. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-27208/8.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Length: 0.058 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.115 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.300 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 5905-01-474-9772, 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 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-474-9772
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-27208/8
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Length0.058 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Shaft Diameter0.115 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-PRF-27208/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-PRF-27208 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.).
Mounting Hole Diameter0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body Length1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body Width0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S) AND TERMINAL
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.315 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-01-058-1135 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-27208/8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-R-39015/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
RT12C2Y501 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-01-058-1135INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-474-9772?

NSN 5905-01-474-9772 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-474-9772?

NSN 5905-01-474-9772 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-27208/8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-R-39015/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), RT12C2Y501 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-474-9772?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-01-474-9772: 5905-01-058-1135. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-27208/8?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-27208/8: Shaft Length: 0.058 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 1; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Shaft Diameter: 0.115 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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