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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

U18Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co · NSN 5905-00-234-9863 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-234-9863 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-234-9863. Primary manufacturer part number: U18.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Length: 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, HOLLOWED
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-234-9863, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-234-9863
Primary Part NumberU18
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerYosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co
StatusACTIVE
Body Length0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, HOLLOWED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power105.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg316.0 NOMINAL
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 3:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.457 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation309.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Body Inside Diameter0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Section Quantity1
Body Diameter0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5930-00-201-9890 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-240-4230 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push
5905-00-279-4910 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-375-0183 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-812-2741DMS 82080B INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)
5905-00-892-9646 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-914-0566 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
5905-00-914-0573 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5905-00-918-76612100-0427 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Keysight Technologies Inc
5905-00-990-02172100-0962 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Keysight Technologies Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
U18 Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co (USA)
DMS 82080B Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings) (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-201-9890INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-240-4230INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
5905-00-279-4910INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-375-0183INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-812-2741INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
DMS 82080B
5905-00-892-9646INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-914-0566INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
5905-00-914-0573INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5905-00-918-7661INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
2100-0427
5905-00-990-0217INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
2100-0962
2320-01-448-0626INTERCHANGEABLE
TRUCK,CARRYALL
U18
2815-01-572-7207INTERCHANGEABLE
BREATHER
CW01ARN22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-234-9863?

NSN 5905-00-234-9863 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-234-9863?

NSN 5905-00-234-9863 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: U18 (Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co), DMS 82080B (Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-234-9863?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-234-9863: 5930-00-201-9890, 5930-00-240-4230, 5905-00-279-4910 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of U18?

Key specifications for U18: Body Length: 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Style: ROUND, HOLLOWED; Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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