The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-079-9913, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Simmonds Precision Products Inc. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-079-9913 |
| Primary Part Number | S5816 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Simmonds Precision Products Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.540 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Lateral Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Lip Depth | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 140.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Undercut Width | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.0935 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.0045 INCHES IN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.540 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Mounting Lip Diameter | 0.5400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.3750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.141 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Pilot Length | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| S5816 PRIMARY | Simmonds Precision Products Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 341-179-1.5KLPORM1PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference Vamistor/weston Div of Vamistor Corp of Tennessee Inc |
| 341-179 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 341-179-1.5KLPORM1PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-079-9913 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Simmonds Precision Products Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-079-9913 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: S5816 (Simmonds Precision Products Inc).
Key specifications for S5816: Maximum Running Torque: 0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.540 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lateral Runout: 0.002 INCHES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 29 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.