RadioShack · Electronic Components
271-1721
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part Number271-1721
ManufacturerRadioShack
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-01-288-9135 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft StyleROUND
ESD/EMICode B — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 271-1721 available?
We can source 271-1721 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 271-1721 by RadioShack obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 271-1721 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 271-1721?
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 271-1721?
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.