The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-259-2959, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Div Advanced Technology Laboratories. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-259-2959 |
| Primary Part Number | 463517-1 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Div Advanced Technology Laboratories |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 OHMS 1ST SECTION AND 1.0 MEGOHMS 2ND SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.187 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.265 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | DUAL CONCENTRIC |
| Shaft Length | 0.406 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.797 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR 1ST SECTION AND 0.5 FREE AIR 2ND SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 3600.0 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 | -20.0 TO 20.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 3600.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | ERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 65.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 463517-1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Div Advanced Technology Laboratories (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PS24658 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group |
NSN 5905-00-259-2959 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Div Advanced Technology Laboratories, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-259-2959 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 463517-1 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Div Advanced Technology Laboratories).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5995-01-705-6032. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 463517-1: Body Diameter: 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 OHMS 1ST SECTION AND 1.0 MEGOHMS 2ND SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 ALL SECTIONS. 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.