The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-280-1620, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-280-1620 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.775 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 4.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL TAB/FLANGE MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | FLANGE |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.360 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GC807 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Electro Switch Corp. Div Cw Industries |
| E850LSA4KP0RM20 | 5/9 Secondary reference Electro Switch Corp. Div Cw Industries |
NSN 5905-00-280-1620 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-280-1620: Body Diameter: 0.775 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 4.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2. 14 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.