The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-458-4502, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-458-4502 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.050 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.140 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.160 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.062 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.082 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.409 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.429 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.080 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-R-27208/9 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Body Length | 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 5400.0 MINIMUM AND 10800.0 MAXIMUM |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.021 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-R-27208 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 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 |
|---|---|
| RT24C2L202 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-R-27208/9 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 418634-38 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-458-4502 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-458-4502: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 30 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.