The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-283-8405, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-283-8405 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 40.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 80.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 3 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.50 TO 0.50 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 1.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 1 SINGLE SECTION |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 4.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation | 102.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -1.0 TO 1.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Function Conformity Per Section | SINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 55.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RVC2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-283-8405 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-283-8406, 5905-00-295-3813, 5905-00-500-7731. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-283-8405: Maximum Running Torque: 0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 40.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 80.0 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.