The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-405-7685, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Astronics Test Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 28 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-405-7685 |
| Primary Part Number | 040004 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Astronics Test Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 105.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.090 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.050 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.070 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.740 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.056 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 040004 PRIMARY | Astronics Test Systems Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3068P1-10 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-405-7685 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Astronics Test Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-405-7685 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 040004 (Astronics Test Systems Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6105-01-379-5759, 6520-01-517-6655. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 040004: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.090 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 28 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.