The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-227-8728, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-227-8728 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 4.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.2487 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2497 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.320 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.440 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.093 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.097 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, UNDERCUT |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.220 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.229 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.1 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| C5630 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div |
| ERT310 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-227-8728 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-00-900-6621. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-227-8728: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 4.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Shaft Diameter: 0.2487 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2497 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 14 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.