Vernitron Corp. VRN International Div · Electronic Components
171-5K
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part Number171-5K
ManufacturerVernitron Corp. VRN International Div
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-105-5308 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL
Shaft Length0.420 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length0.438 INCHES MINIMUM
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Diameter0.110 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.120 INCHES MAXIMUM
Test Data Document42498-A42564-1 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR
Terminal Type And Quantity3 PIN
Section Quantity1
Center To Center Distance Between0.095 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.120 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Length0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.312 INCHES MAXIMUM
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 171-5K available?
We can source 171-5K even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 171-5K by Vernitron Corp. VRN International Div obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 171-5K has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 171-5K?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 171-5K?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.