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NSN 5905-00-040-9161Government record, cited

Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,5905-00-040-9161

NSN 5905-00-040-9161 · NIIN 000409161 · Part number 68A12B1129
Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier · FSC 5905 — Resistor · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components · CAGE 30003
Government record, cited
NSN 5905-00-040-9161 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-040-9161. Manufacturer of record part number: 68A12B1129.
Also searched as  5905-00-040-9161 · 5905000409161 · NIIN 000409161 · 00-040-9161 · FSC 5905 Resistor · CAGE 30003 · 68A12B1129
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Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Maximum Running Torque: 0.20 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Body Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Identification
  • NSN: 5905-00-040-9161
  • NIIN: 000409161
  • FSC: 5905 — Resistor
  • FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
  • Primary part number: 68A12B1129
  • Manufacturer: Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-040-9161, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 28 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. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-040-9161
Primary Part Number68A12B1129
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — Resistor
ManufacturerNaval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusACTIVE
Maximum Running Torque0.20 INCH-OUNCES IN
Body Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Electrical Resistance Per Section25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power105.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.376 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Mounting MethodLOCKING BUSHING
Maximum Starting Torque0.80 INCH-OUNCES IN
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.828 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg340.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Bushing Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power25.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
HazardNo hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality CodeX
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
68A12B1129 PRIMARY Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
No interchangeability data on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-040-9161?

NSN 5905-00-040-9161 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.

What part numbers are listed for NSN 5905-00-040-9161?

NSN 5905-00-040-9161 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 68A12B1129 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).

What are the specifications of 68A12B1129?

Key specifications for 68A12B1129: Maximum Running Torque: 0.20 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 28 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 5905-00-040-9161 hazardous material?

No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.

Sources

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.

✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.
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