The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-055-3155, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-055-3155 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.593 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.248 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.796 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.368 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| WIS7636B1-17 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Leonardo Mw Ltd |
| WIS7636B1-17 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference G E C Marconi Communications Ltd |
| 622-174 | 5/1 Secondary reference Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems |
| 622-174 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-055-3155 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-055-3155: Body Diameter: 1.593 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.248 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 18 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.