The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-009-2973, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Rc Displays Systems. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-009-2973 |
| Primary Part Number | 40116-21 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Rc Displays Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 4320.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 4320.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 85.0 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 |
|---|---|
| B112-10038 | So.ge.mi. Srl (ITA) |
| 40116-21 PRIMARY | Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Rc Displays Systems (USA) |
| 3262X-1-203 | Bourns Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 40116-21 | 5/9 Secondary reference Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics Corp Phoenix Electronics Plant |
| 3262X1-203 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-009-2973 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Rc Displays Systems, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-009-2973 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: B112-10038 (So.ge.mi. Srl), 40116-21 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Rc Displays Systems), 3262X-1-203 (Bourns Inc).
Key specifications for 40116-21: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.