The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-138-9596, 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26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-138-9596 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.0 KILOHMS 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 | 0.048 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.052 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.140 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.160 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.062 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.065 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 | 0.416 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.422 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.035 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| 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 | 9000.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 428529-7 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| 543-00HS-102 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Vamistor/weston Div of Vamistor Corp of Tennessee Inc |
| 543-00HS-102 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 200-66-102 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-138-9596 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-138-9596: Overall Height: 0.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 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.