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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-27208       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Resistor, Variable, Wirewound, Nonprecision General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers the general requirements for multiturn, lead-screw actuated and single turn wirewound, variable resistors with a contact bearing uniformly over the entire surface of the entire resistive element, wound linearly, when positioned by an actuator. These resistors are capable of full load operation (where maximum resistance is engaged) at maximum ambient temperature of 85OC, and are capable for continuous operation when properly derated, at a maximum temperature of 150OC (see figure 2). These resistors have a resistance tolerance of ±5 percent (see 3.1).
Status:  Active Document Date:  16-SEP-2022      
  Next Review Due:  15-SEP-2027
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.
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Document ImageRevision F Amendment 5 (all previous amendments incorporated)A16-SEP-202230321.4 KB
Document ImageRevision F Amendment 4 (all previous amendments incorporated)A08-AUG-201930343.3 KB
Document ImageRevision F Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A24-APR-201730262.6 KB
Document ImageRevision F Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A18-SEP-201331258.3 KB
Document ImageRevision F Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A28-JAN-201131255.4 KB
Document ImageRevision F A11-OCT-2006301450.1 KB
Document ImageRevision E A13-JUN-200130164.7 KB
Document ImageRevision D Supplement 1 A16-MAR-199813.7 KB
Document ImageRevision D Amendment 4 A05-DEC-1997515.7 KB
Document ImageRevision D Amendment 3 A14-MAR-1997513.9 KB
Document ImageRevision D A24-AUG-199228613.9 KB

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