VL5173

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Federal Supply Group

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Classification

5905 Resistor

National Stock Number

5905-00-170-4163

Item Name Code

37405

Assigment Date

08/19/1972 (54 years ago)

A switch which is externally actuated by a device such as a key/cylinder lock to actuate a remote lever or rod rack to activate a remote switch. The actuation device may or may not be an integal part of the switch. The primary purpose of the switch is to open and close the ignition circuit of an internal combustion engine and actuate various accessories. Excludes:switch, engine starter, electrical and switch, lock.

2.450 inches nominal overall length, cylindrical bushing mounted body style, not established reliability indicator, 0.125 inches nominal undercut diameter, 1 section quantity

Product Characteristics

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Section Quantity: 1
Body Style: cylindrical bushing mounted
Reliability Indicator: not established
Overall Length: 2.450 inches nominal
Undercut Diameter: 0.125 inches nominal
Body Diameter: 0.940 inches nominal
Shaft Diameter: 0.250 inches nominal
Shaft Length: 2.000 inches nominal
Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 inches nominal
Body Length: 0.450 inches nominal
Shaft Style: round, stepped
Actuator Type: single shaft
Undercut Length: 1.000 inches nominal
Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 inches nominal
Screw Thread Series Designator: unef
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
Mounting Method: standard bushing
Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 kilohms single section
Terminal Location: radially positioned over less than half the circumference
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section In Watts: 0.5 free air single section
Resistance Tolerance Per Section In Percent: -20.0 to 20.0 single section
Terminal Type And Quantity: 3 tab, solder lug

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FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5905-00-170-4163?

The FSCG of the NSN 5905-00-170-4163 is 5905

Does the NSN 5905-00-170-4163 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 8533400080

Does NSN 5905-00-170-4163 require demilitarization?

Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

Does NSN 5905-00-170-4163 contain precious materials?

Precious metal content is unknown

Does NSN 5905-00-170-4163 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no data in the hmirs and the nsn is in a fsc not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.

When the NSN 5905-00-170-4163 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 54 years ago, on Sat, Aug 19, 1972