The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-179-9596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 20 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-179-9596 |
| Primary Part Number | 2876173 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Terminal Length | 0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE FROM ADJUSTABLE CONTROL |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.180 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 280.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 270.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2876173 | Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 223131 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MTC-1-10K | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MTC14L1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc |
NSN 5905-00-179-9596 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-179-9596 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2876173 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-031-6926. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2876173: Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 100.0 SINGLE SECTION. 20 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.