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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

166-5Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Avien Inc · NSN 5905-00-259-3935 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-259-3935 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-259-3935. Primary manufacturer part number: 166-5.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-259-3935, 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 Avien Inc. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5905-00-259-3935
Primary Part Number166-5
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAvien Inc
StatusACTIVE
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Section Quantity1
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Diameter1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
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166-5 Avien Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-259-3935?

NSN 5905-00-259-3935 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Avien Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-259-3935?

NSN 5905-00-259-3935 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 166-5 (Avien Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-259-3935?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-259-3935: 6240-00-241-9703, 5330-00-285-4841, 5310-00-638-8429 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 166-5?

Key specifications for 166-5: Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION. 21 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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