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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

NResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre

Borg Instruments Inc · NSN 5905-00-257-7473 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-257-7473 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-257-7473. Primary manufacturer part number: N.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre — FSC 5905
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 3600.0 NOMINAL
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonturn Device Radius: 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-257-7473, 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 Borg Instruments Inc. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-257-7473
Primary Part NumberN
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBorg Instruments Inc
StatusACTIVE
Section Quantity1
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation3600.0 NOMINAL
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section-0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg3600.0 NOMINAL
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts5.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Function Characteristic Per SectionSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Terminal Type and Quantity3 SOLDER STUD
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power71.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body Diameter1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Body Length0.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
4820-00-168-202658381 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-500-9836GKC8-21-3-4BAN INTERCHANGEABLE
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Itt Cannon Llc
5905-00-501-9846 INTERCHANGEABLE
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3416-00-517-1173 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4920-00-717-1451PWA10799 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-824-76851250-0144 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
N Borg Instruments Inc (USA)
BS534 Borg Instruments Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-168-2026INTERCHANGEABLE
MODIFICATION KIT,VALVE
58381
3416-00-242-8824INTERCHANGEABLE
LATHE,ENGINE
3540-00-278-1250INTERCHANGEABLE
STRETCHER,STRAPPING,HAND
3540-00-278-1250
5935-00-500-9836INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
GKC8-21-3-4BAN
5905-00-501-9846INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
3416-00-517-1173INTERCHANGEABLE
LATHE,ENGINE
4920-00-717-1451INTERCHANGEABLE
JACKSCREW
PWA10799
5935-00-824-7685INTERCHANGEABLE
SHELL,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
1250-0144
9150-00-984-9432INTERCHANGEABLE
GREASE,LABORATORY APPARATUS STOP
4730-01-231-7112INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAINER ELEMENT,SEDIMENT
322134 ITEM 13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-257-7473?

NSN 5905-00-257-7473 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Borg Instruments Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-257-7473?

NSN 5905-00-257-7473 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: N (Borg Instruments Inc), BS534 (Borg Instruments Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-257-7473?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5905-00-257-7473: 4820-00-168-2026, 3416-00-242-8824, 3540-00-278-1250 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of N?

Key specifications for N: Section Quantity: 1; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 3600.0 NOMINAL; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED. 29 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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