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Overview
Title:  Resistor, Variable, Composition, General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers the variable resistors having a composition resistance element shaped in an arc, and a contact bearing uniformly thereon, so that a change in resistance is produced between the terminal of the contact and the terminal of either end of the resistance element when the operating shaft is turned. These resistors are capable of full load operation (where maximum resistance is engaged) at a maximum ambient temperature of 70OC and are capable for continuous operation when properly derated, at a maximum temperature of 120OC (see 6.9).
Status:  Active Document Date:  07-DEC-2022
  Next Review Due:  06-DEC-2027
     
5905 Doc Category:   Performance Specification
 
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Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
Other Custodian:  NA   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
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Document ImageRevision G Supplement 1A A07-DEC-2022151.8 KB
Document ImageRevision G Amendment 4 (all previous amendments incorporated)A20-JUL-202231461.3 KB
Document ImageRevision G Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A13-JUL-201732297.7 KB
Document ImageRevision G Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A22-SEP-201532292.3 KB
Document ImageRevision G Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A17-AUG-201132274.2 KB
Document ImageRevision G Supplement 1 A02-JUN-2006113.5 KB
Document ImageRevision G A02-JUN-200632252.9 KB
Document ImageRevision F Amendment 1 A17-JUN-200213.7 KB
Document ImageRevision F Supplement 1 A16-FEB-200113.8 KB
Document ImageRevision F A16-FEB-200131195.2 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 4 A22-MAY-1998624.4 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 3 A24-OCT-1997515.9 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 2 A15-MAR-19965291.3 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 1 A02-JUN-1993378.3 KB
Document ImageRevision E Supplement 1 A10-SEP-1992126.3 KB
Document ImageRevision E A10-SEP-1992312146.8 KB

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