General Microwave · Electronic Components
3186
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part Number3186
ManufacturerGeneral Microwave
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-009-1279 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Shaft Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Effective Electrical Rotation In D300.0 NOMINAL
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Type And Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti2.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se40.0 ALL SECTIONS
Body Length1.340 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Diameter1.310 INCHES MAXIMUM
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section2.500 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION AND 50.000 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION
Terminal TypeSOLDER LUG
Terminal Quantity3
Controlled Circuit Quantity3
Duty Cycle1.0 SECONDS ON
Failure Automatic Circuit ConditioON
Overall Length1.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height2.438 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting ConfigurationMTS BY 4 STUDS NO. 6-32,3/8 IN. LG,ON 1 IN. BY 1 IN. MTG CENTERS
Accuracy In Percent5.0
Environmental ProtectionWATERPROOF AND WATER RESISTANT
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 3186 available?
We can source 3186 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 3186 by General Microwave obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3186 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 3186?
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 3186?
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.