The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-059-4540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-059-4540 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 200.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.092 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.520 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 15120.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 15120.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 50.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 414947-253 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 313-126H25K | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 313-126H25K | 5/9 Secondary reference Vamistor/weston Div of Vamistor Corp of Tennessee Inc |
NSN 5905-00-059-4540 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-059-4540: Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 200.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 27 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.