The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-079-5957, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 6 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-079-5957 |
| Primary Part Number | 615144 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.055 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.060 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.172 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.202 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.482 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.508 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.095 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.522 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.538 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.195 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.054 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 55-3-8-202 | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| 135-13103-007 | Safran Electronics & Defense (FRA) |
| 5151-7 | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA) |
| 5151-007 | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA) |
| 55-3-8-202 | IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg (DEU) |
| 615144 PRIMARY | North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 135-13103-007 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sfim Industries |
| 615144 | 5/9 Secondary reference Nai Technologies Inc |
| 135-13103-007 | 5/9 Secondary reference Safran |
NSN 5905-00-079-5957 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by North Atlantic Industries, Inc. Dba North Atlantic Industries, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-079-5957 has 6 manufacturer part numbers on file: 55-3-8-202 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 135-13103-007 (Safran Electronics & Defense), 5151-7 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), 5151-007 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), 55-3-8-202 (IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg) and 1 more.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2940-00-133-3236, 5305-00-710-5301, 5330-00-910-1602. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 615144: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 30 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.