The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-003-2492, 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 26 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-003-2492 |
| Primary Part Number | 905238 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Cae Usa Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nonturn Device Location | AT 9 OCLOCK |
| Body Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 2.172 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 1 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | DOUBLE ENDED SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Test Data Document | 36378-905238 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 TURRET |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 180.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 55-120-008 | Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments (USA) |
| 905238 PRIMARY | Cae Usa Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 905238 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Technical Services Company |
NSN 5905-00-003-2492 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Cae Usa Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-003-2492 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 55-120-008 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments), 905238 (Cae Usa Inc.).
Key specifications for 905238: Nonturn Device Location: AT 9 OCLOCK; Body Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 26 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.