Meggitt (New Hampshire), Inc. · Electronic Components
5980A
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part Number5980A
ManufacturerMeggitt (New Hampshire), Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-456-0241 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Device Design TypeAT 9:00 OCLOCK LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-2.0 TO 2.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient Of Resistance Per-25.0 TO 25.0 SINGLE SECTION
ESD/EMICode B — ESD/EMI sensitive item
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data5980 TYPE
Cancelled NSN5960-00-296-1640 (cancelled)
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 5980A available?
We can source 5980A 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 5980A by Meggitt (New Hampshire), Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 5980A 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 5980A?
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 5980A?
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.