The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-280-1083, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-280-1083 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 200.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 3 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 12.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 THREADED STUD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 471AS20 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Genrad Inc |
NSN 5905-00-280-1083 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-280-1083: Body Diameter: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 200.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Mounting Facility Quantity: 3. 15 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.