The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-044-5863, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 30 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-044-5863 |
| Primary Part Number | 579R231H14 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.0935 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.25 TO 0.25 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 3600.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Test Data Document | 97942-579R231H14 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 579R231H14 | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3700S276-103 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 579R231H14 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-044-5863 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-044-5863 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 579R231H14 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
Key specifications for 579R231H14: Maximum Running Torque: 0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 30 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.