The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-494-4840, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-494-4840 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.720 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.783 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 250.0 OHMS 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 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TAB |
| Terminal Location | FRONT END |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.3 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 245.0 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 | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0601-2500 | 5/9 Secondary reference Elgenco Inc |
| 0401-2000 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Elgenco Inc |
NSN 5905-00-494-4840 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-494-4840: Body Diameter: 0.720 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.783 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 250.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 22 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.