The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-252-1555, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-252-1555 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.080 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| Terminal Length | 0.285 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.188 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.219 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.074 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 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 |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.050 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3282W1-104 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-252-1555 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-037-9673. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-252-1555: Overall Height: 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 27 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.