The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-059-1086, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-059-1086 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 105.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.086 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.2 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 274S1-203 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-059-1086 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-059-1086: Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 24 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.