The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-186-2196, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Ltd, an Aeroflex Company. Government technical data includes 28 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-186-2196 |
| Primary Part Number | 32BS-5037 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Ltd, an Aeroflex Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.172 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.165 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 4320.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Test Data Document | 99971-7637615 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| 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 | 4320.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 85.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 32BS-5037 | Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Ltd, an Aeroflex Company (GBR) |
| 26331-31028 | Leonardo Uk Ltd (GBR) |
| 3262W-1-202 | Bourns Inc (USA) |
| 3262W-1-202 | Bourns Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1002608-08 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Technical Services Company |
| 26331-31028 | 5/9 Secondary reference Leonardo Mw Ltd |
| 3262W-1-202 | 5/9 Secondary reference Accurate Tool and Gage |
| 3262W1-202 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 7637615P25 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-186-2196 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Ltd, an Aeroflex Company, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-186-2196 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 32BS-5037 (Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Ltd, an Aeroflex Company), 26331-31028 (Leonardo Uk Ltd), 3262W-1-202 (Bourns Inc), 3262W-1-202 (Bourns Ltd).
Key specifications for 32BS-5037: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 28 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.