The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-159-7241, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-159-7241 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.785 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 105.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Overall Diameter | 0.785 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.422 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.437 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 240.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 240.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 40.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 110-2K5PCT | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Cts Corp Electromechanical Div |
| 110-2K5PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference Cts Corp |
| 160705 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-159-7241 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-159-7241: Body Diameter: 0.785 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 23 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.