The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-435-6798, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic. Government technical data includes 19 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-435-6798 |
| Primary Part Number | 5659-006 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.775 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 105.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Overall Diameter | 0.775 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TAB |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | GROUNDED CONTACT ARM |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.422 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 335.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 345.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 40.0 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 5905-00-435-6798 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-435-6798 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5659-006 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic), 5659-6 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-689-3379. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5659-006: Body Diameter: 0.775 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 19 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.