The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-078-0639, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-078-0639 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.153 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Terminal Location | RIGHT ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Body Length | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 PIN |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4B97549-105A | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| 16462 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-078-0639 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5365-00-379-0115, 1560-00-772-2902, 5998-01-137-7960. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-078-0639: Body Diameter: 0.153 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Section Quantity: 1; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S). 10 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.
NSN 5905-00-078-0639 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.