The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-159-7291, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 30 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-159-7291 |
| Primary Part Number | 142-0-1-103 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.05 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Lateral Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Lip Depth | 0.0570 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.0670 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Undercut Width | 0.0570 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.0670 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.1248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1251 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.370 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.380 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -1.00 TO 1.00 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.004 INCHES IN |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms | 5000.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.075 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 1 SINGLE SECTION |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Mounting Lip Diameter | 0.4950 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.5050 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.690 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.710 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.4365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.4375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.630 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 80.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 142-0-1-103 | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 66365 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-159-7291 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-159-7291 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 142-0-1-103 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5996-00-841-1862, 4310-01-147-4224. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 142-0-1-103: Maximum Running Torque: 0.05 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Lateral Runout: 0.002 INCHES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 30 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.