The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-005-2971, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Astronics Test Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-005-2971 |
| Primary Part Number | 040187 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Astronics Test Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.206 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.434 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.394 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -0.1 TO 0.1 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 270.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 040187 | Astronics Test Systems Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 360T501B | 5/9 Secondary reference Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group |
| 360T501B | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group |
NSN 5905-00-005-2971 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Astronics Test Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-005-2971 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 040187 (Astronics Test Systems Inc).
Key specifications for 040187: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Overall Height: 0.434 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION. 20 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.