L3Harris Technologies · Electronic Components
R3172
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Non
Part NumberR3172
ManufacturerL3Harris Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-903-0776 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 EYELET
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Maximum Running Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES
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 R3172 available?
We can source R3172 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 R3172 by L3Harris Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If R3172 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 R3172?
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 R3172?
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.