The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-327-6905, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 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 | 5905-00-327-6905 |
| Primary Part Number | 58491 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nonturn Device Location | AT 9 OCLOCK |
| Body Diameter | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 150.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 160.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 3.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 65.0 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 |
NSN 5905-00-327-6905 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-327-6905 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 55-2891 (Samarius Precision Instruments, Inc. Dba Samarius Precision Instruments), 58491 (L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4320-00-796-6189, 4820-01-661-4410. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 58491: Nonturn Device Location: AT 9 OCLOCK; Body Diameter: 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 150.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 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.