The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-080-9917, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 25 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-080-9917 |
| Primary Part Number | 227879-1 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.092 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.245 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.734 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.766 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.133 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.139 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.776 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.791 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.734 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.766 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 15120.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 50.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 227879-1 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 303-00-201J | 5/9 Secondary reference Vamistor/weston Div of Vamistor Corp of Tennessee Inc |
| 303-00-201J | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-080-9917 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-080-9917 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 227879-1 (Raytheon Company).
Key specifications for 227879-1: Overall Height: 0.734 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.766 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 25 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.