The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-396-2988, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 7 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 17 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-396-2988 |
| Primary Part Number | 586371-8 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.095 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.165 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 5400.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 5400.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 586371-8 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 586371-8 | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| 204-4689 | Bacharach, Inc. (USA) |
| 125-0024 | Autek Systems Corp (USA) |
| 3006P-1-203 | Bourns Inc (USA) |
| C72408-Z249-A1 | Siemens Agautomatisierungstechnik Aut A13 (DEU) |
| 83-1520-1568-7 | 3m Deutschland Gmbh Div 3m Government Services, Europe & Shape/nato Relations (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2100&3161 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 3006P1-203 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3811P-203 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 43P203T050 | 5/9 Secondary reference IV-Electronic Klaus Vespermann Kg |
| 961-201-20K | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 961-20-20K | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 16775165-011 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services |
| 89PR20K | 5/1 Secondary reference Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| 3006P-1-203 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. |
| 08-49163-02 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Computer Automation Inc |
| 961-20P-20K | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 43P203T050 | 5/1 Secondary reference Vishay Sprague Inc |
| 2100-3307 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 3811P-1-203 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 961-20-203 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 10047-714 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Cooper Crouse-Hinds Llc |
| 586371-8 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
NSN 5905-00-396-2988 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-396-2988 has 7 manufacturer part numbers on file: 586371-8 (Raytheon Company), 586371-8 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co), 204-4689 (Bacharach, Inc.), 125-0024 (Autek Systems Corp), 3006P-1-203 (Bourns Inc) and 2 more.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5915-01-031-0483, 5905-01-074-8526, 5998-01-177-6890. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 586371-8: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 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.