The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-055-3100, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-055-3100 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 40.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.500 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.112 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Mounting Stud Length | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 624-372 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PC67207-7 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Leonardo Mw Ltd |
| PC67207-7 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference G E C Marconi Communications Ltd |
NSN 5905-00-055-3100 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-055-3100: Body Diameter: 0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 40.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION. 19 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.