The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-511-5531, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-511-5531 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 10.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Nonturn Device Location | AT 3 OCLOCK AND AT 9 OCLOCK |
| Body Diameter | 0.770 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.800 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 105.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.770 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.800 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 0.770 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.800 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Contact Arm Electrical Off Position | FULLY CCW |
| Terminal Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TAB |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 64.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 235.0 MINIMUM AND 245.0 MAXIMUM |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB W/SCREW |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 265.0 MINIMUM AND 275.0 MAXIMUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 272740 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 4702-272740 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-511-5531 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-014-4841. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-511-5531: Maximum Running Torque: 10.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Nonturn Device Location: AT 3 OCLOCK AND AT 9 OCLOCK; Body Diameter: 0.770 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.800 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.000 KILOHMS 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.