The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-003-2491, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Cae Usa Inc.. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-003-2491 |
| Primary Part Number | 862598 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Cae Usa Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 2 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation | 10.0 SINGLE SECTION AND 155.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TURRET |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 862598 PRIMARY | Cae Usa Inc. (USA) |
| 55-20-3698 | Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 862598 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Technical Services Company |
NSN 5905-00-003-2491 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Cae Usa Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-003-2491 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 862598 (Cae Usa Inc.), 55-20-3698 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-00-633-7538. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 862598: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED. 16 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.