The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-031-3683, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-031-3683 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 117.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.297 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.329 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING WITH PANEL SEAL AND STANDARD BUSHING WITH SHAFT SEAL |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR-BOTTOM |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-R-94/4 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-PRF-94/4 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| RV2SBYSD504A | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MILR94-4 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-031-3683 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-031-3683: Maximum Running Torque: 1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0. 29 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.