Ohmite Holding · Electronic Components
51181
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part Number51181
ManufacturerOhmite Holding
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-187-9684 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti12.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Diameter0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Length0.703 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.781 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting Bushing Length0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Device Design TypeAT 9:00 OCLOCK LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Section Quantity1
Vendor Part Numbers56550
Cancelled NSN5905-00-899-9809 (cancelled)
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 51181 available?
We can source 51181 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 51181 by Ohmite Holding obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 51181 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 51181?
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 51181?
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.