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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-22       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Resistor, Variable, Wirewound, Power Type, General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers the general requirements for power type variable resistors having a resistance element of wire, wound linear on an insulating strip shaped in an arc, such that a contact bears uniformly on the resistance element when adjusted by a control shaft. The power ratings (see 3.1) cover a range from 6.25 watts to 1,000 watts, inclusive (see 6.2).
Status:  Active Document Date:  28-OCT-2021      
  Next Review Due:  27-OCT-2026
5905 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  
Qualification  

Responsibilities
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)  

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 Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A28-OCT-202120265.3 KB
Document ImageRevision E Supplement 1A A15-MAR-2017119.6 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A15-MAR-201722231.4 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A10-JUL-201321198.9 KB
Document ImageRevision E Supplement 1 A01-MAY-2007119.7 KB
Document ImageRevision E A01-MAY-200720755.6 KB
Document ImageRevision D Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A04-JUL-2005202325.4 KB
Document ImageRevision D Supplement 1 A04-AUG-200015.0 KB
Document ImageRevision D A04-AUG-200021126.0 KB
Document ImageRevision C Supplement 1A A23-JUL-199813.4 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 4 A13-FEB-1998328.3 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 1 A19-APR-1994144.6 KB
Document ImageRevision C Supplement 1 A01-JUL-1992160.9 KB
Document ImageRevision C A01-JUL-1992231193.8 KB

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