The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-477-9218, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Cts Corp Electromechanical Div. Government technical data includes 26 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-477-9218 |
| Primary Part Number | 39851 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Cts Corp Electromechanical Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 250.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED, KNURLED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | ERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 55.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 39851 PRIMARY | Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 71-109 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 39851 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cts Corp |
NSN 5905-00-477-9218 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp Electromechanical Div, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-477-9218 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 39851 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-648-4554, 5330-00-878-6155, 5315-01-243-4658. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 39851: Body Diameter: 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 250.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION. 26 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.