Autodyne Manufacturing · Electronic Components
A8178
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part NumberA8178
ManufacturerAutodyne Manufacturing
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-824-6900 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Overall Height0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Height0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Width0.182 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.192 INCHES MAXIMUM
Rotary Actuator Travel In Angular16200.0 NOMINAL
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type And Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Temp Coefficient Of Resistance Per-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Vendor Part Numbers8976037-106
Cancelled NSN5905-00-978-9327 (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 A8178 available?
We can source A8178 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 A8178 by Autodyne Manufacturing obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If A8178 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 A8178?
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 A8178?
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.