The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-283-2974, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Sef Power. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 — Resistor (FSG 59) |
| Manufacturers | Sef Power (CAGE F3767) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-283-2974 |
| Primary Part Number | RT12-1680-2K0HMS5PCT1W |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Sef Power |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 200.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.086 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RT12-1680-2K0HMS5PCT1W | Sef Power (FRA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 114-202 | 5/9 Secondary reference Stanley Harrison Corporation |
| 114-202 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group |
NSN 5905-00-283-2974 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Sef Power, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-283-2974 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: RT12-1680-2K0HMS5PCT1W (Sef Power).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2920-01-396-0143. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for RT12-1680-2K0HMS5PCT1W: Overall Height: 0.690 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 200.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.