The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-079-6281, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-079-6281 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 200.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.140 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Terminal Length | 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.235 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.280 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.374 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.995 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.005 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.036 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.077 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.218 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.282 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.680 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RJ11AP201 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MILR22097-1 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 41050109-201 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-079-6281 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-079-6281: Overall Height: 0.749 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.998 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 200.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 26 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.