The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-279-8973, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 29 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-279-8973 |
| Primary Part Number | 42CM9876 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nonturn Device Location | AT 9 OCLOCK |
| Body Diameter | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 80.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 105.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.249 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms | 40000.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 1.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 1 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.824 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 280.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 42CM9876 PRIMARY | Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA) |
NSN 5905-00-279-8973 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-279-8973 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 42CM9876 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).
Key specifications for 42CM9876: Nonturn Device Location: AT 9 OCLOCK; Body Diameter: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 80.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 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.