The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-481-8478, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-481-8478 |
| 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 | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.080 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Terminal Length | 0.285 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.188 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.218 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LEFT ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.090 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.090 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.110 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.050 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD |
| Cubic Measure | 0.033 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Test Data Document | 97871-352-0089-001 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 352-0141-001 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 352-0089-001 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3280P-C34-502 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-481-8478 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-481-8478: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 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.