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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-19       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Resistor, Variable, Wirewound (Low Operating Temperature), General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers the general requirements for variable resistors having a resistance element of wirewound on an insulating strip shaped in an arc, so that a contract bears uniformly on the resistance element when adjusted by a control shaft. These resistors are capable of full load operation at an ambient temperature of +40 degrees C and are capable of continuous operation when properly derated, at a maximum temperature of +105 degrees C.
Status:  Inactive Document Date:  05-JAN-2022      
  Next Review Due:  03-JAN-2032
5905 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  
Qualification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Land and Maritime  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Land and Maritime
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 Land and Maritime  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision E Notice 1 - InactivationA05-JAN-2022174.5 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A03-FEB-201725417.6 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A22-MAY-201324239.0 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A15-FEB-200825247.1 KB
Document ImageRevision E A31-JUL-200725359.4 KB
Document ImageRevision D Amendment 1 A10-MAY-200228.8 KB
Document ImageRevision D A11-JUN-199925183.0 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 3 A19-JUN-1998411.6 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 2 A24-OCT-199739.1 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 1 A15-MAR-19963234.1 KB
Document ImageRevision C A09-NOV-1994291588.5 KB

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