The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-080-2908, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-080-2908 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 200.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.070 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.090 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.200 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.220 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.322 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.076 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.096 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.990 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.010 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.065 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.085 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.130 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1829901423 | 5/9 Secondary reference Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc. |
| 413956-502 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 50R5K | 5/9 Secondary reference Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc. |
NSN 5905-00-080-2908 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-721-1450. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-080-2908: Overall Height: 0.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.322 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 200.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 22 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.