The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-079-2959, 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27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-079-2959 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 3.52 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 | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL HOLE/SLOT MOUNTED |
| Mounting Hole/stud Circle Diameter | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms | 2770.0 1ST SECTION |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms | 3110.0 2ND SECTION |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms | 3272.0 3RD SECTION |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 3 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tap Location Tolerance Per Section | -2.0 TO 2.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 7.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -1.0 TO 1.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 SOLDER STUD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 0975-4040 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Iet Labs Inc |
| 0975-4040 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Genrad Inc |
NSN 5905-00-079-2959 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-079-2959: Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 3.52 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION. 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.