The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-163-2001, 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26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-163-2001 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.360 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -250.0 TO 250.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 7200.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 960-20-100 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 960-20-100UK | 5/9 Secondary reference Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div |
| 960-20-101 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-163-2001 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-652-2241. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-163-2001: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.