The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-152-8078, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Boonton Electronics Corporation Div Boonton Electronics. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-152-8078 |
| Primary Part Number | 311101 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Boonton Electronics Corporation Div Boonton Electronics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 2.172 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 105.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.422 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | LOCKING BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | SHAFT LOCKING DEVICE |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.719 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 250.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 250.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | ERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Device Design Type | ERR-030 AT 3:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 311101 PRIMARY | Boonton Electronics Corporation Div Boonton Electronics (USA) |
| 311101 | Kontron Europe Gmbh (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 34-5204 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group |
NSN 5905-00-152-8078 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Boonton Electronics Corporation Div Boonton Electronics, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-152-8078 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 311101 (Boonton Electronics Corporation Div Boonton Electronics), 311101 (Kontron Europe Gmbh).
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-682-0049, 5950-01-025-9665, 4820-01-189-1785. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 311101: Body Diameter: 2.172 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 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.