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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

RT11C2P501Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Bourns Instruments Inc · NSN 5905-00-079-3499 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-079-3499 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-079-3499. Primary manufacturer part number: RT11C2P501.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Height: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals: 0.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-079-3499, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Bourns Instruments Inc. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-079-3499
Primary Part NumberRT11C2P501
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBourns Instruments Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Section Quantity1
Mounting Hole Diameter0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal LocationLOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-27208/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-27208 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Shaft Diameter0.115 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body Width0.235 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.295 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.058 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5905-00-050-0084 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-054-6502 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-058-2796 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-067-6472 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-068-5920 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3497 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-079-3501 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-682-6980 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-723-9286 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RT11C2P501 Bourns Instruments Inc (USA)
5905PL0992160 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
RT11C2P501 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4171784-008 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
MILR27208-3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4171784-8 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-050-0084INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-054-6502INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-058-2796INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-067-6472INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-068-5920INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3497INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3500INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-079-3501INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-682-6980INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-723-9286INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-733-1335INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-761-5398INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-079-3499?

NSN 5905-00-079-3499 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Bourns Instruments Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-079-3499?

NSN 5905-00-079-3499 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: RT11C2P501 (Bourns Instruments Inc), 5905PL0992160 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), RT11C2P501 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4171784-008 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), MILR27208-3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-079-3499?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-079-3499: 5905-00-050-0084, 5905-00-054-6502, 5905-00-058-2796 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RT11C2P501?

Key specifications for RT11C2P501: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Section Quantity: 1; Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Height: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 27 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-079-3499 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-079-3499 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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