MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
RV5LAYSB501A
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part NumberRV5LAYSB501A
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-577-7704 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Body Diameter0.719 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.781 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Diameter0.953 INCHES MAXIMUM
Shaft Length0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Length0.359 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.391 INCHES MAXIMUM
Maximum Starting Torque6.00 INCH-OUNCES
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-94 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Cancelled NSN5905-00-683-2168 (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 RV5LAYSB501A available?
We can source RV5LAYSB501A 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 RV5LAYSB501A by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If RV5LAYSB501A 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 RV5LAYSB501A?
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 RV5LAYSB501A?
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.