The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-159-7221, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Subminiature Instruments Corp.. Government technical data includes 27 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-159-7221 |
| Primary Part Number | 900-17-202 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Subminiature Instruments Corp. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Body Width | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES 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 |
| Shaft Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.216 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LOOP |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 3600.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 900-17-202 | Subminiature Instruments Corp. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3070S-1-202M | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Bourns Inc |
| DMS 85069B | 5/9 Secondary reference Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) |
NSN 5905-00-159-7221 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Subminiature Instruments Corp., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-159-7221 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 900-17-202 (Subminiature Instruments Corp.).
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-256-8808, 5905-00-345-7593, 5905-00-402-0943. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 900-17-202: Overall Height: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 28.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 SINGLE SECTION. 27 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.