The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-477-1255, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bourns Inc. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 5905-00-477-1255 |
| Primary Part Number | 3059Y-1-501 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bourns Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS 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 | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | BEARING |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Terminal Length | 0.470 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.530 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.300 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.330 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.036 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.080 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 7920.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.074 CUBIC INCHES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3059Y-1-501 PRIMARY | Bourns Inc (USA) |
| 3059Y1-501 PRIMARY | Bourns Ltd (GBR) |
| 378771-6 | Sypris Electronics, Llc (USA) |
| 40-546-1101-50 | Meggitt (uk) Ltd Div Meggitt Sensing Systems (GBR) |
NSN 5905-00-477-1255 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bourns Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-477-1255 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3059Y-1-501 (Bourns Inc), 3059Y1-501 (Bourns Ltd), 378771-6 (Sypris Electronics, Llc), 40-546-1101-50 (Meggitt (uk) Ltd Div Meggitt Sensing Systems).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-517-9330. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3059Y-1-501: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS 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.