The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-253-0034, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-253-0034 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | BEARING |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.50 TO 0.50 ALL SECTIONS |
| Overall Diameter | 1.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| First Flat Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -30.0 TO 30.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Flat Height | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A14B292-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
| LCD5KP0RM30PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc |
| 2-45-5KP0RM30PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div |
| 14B292-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
NSN 5905-00-253-0034 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-253-0034: Body Diameter: 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 ALL SECTIONS. 29 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.