DRS Naval Power Systems · Electronic Components
KAY338E
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part NumberKAY338E
ManufacturerDRS Naval Power Systems
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-01-121-2141 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Maximum Running Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES
Lateral Distance Between Mounting1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Section Quantity1
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Overall Width0.195 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Hole Diameter0.093 INCHES NOMINAL
Center To Center Distance Between0.300 INCHES NOMINAL
Maximum Starting Torque5.00 INCH-OUNCES
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS
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 KAY338E available?
We can source KAY338E 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 KAY338E by DRS Naval Power Systems obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If KAY338E 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 KAY338E?
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 KAY338E?
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.