The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-005-3059, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-005-3059 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -25.0 TO 25.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| R1665 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div |
NSN 5905-00-005-3059 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3830-00-161-9957. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-005-3059: Body Diameter: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION. 25 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.