The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-515-2188, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-515-2188 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.060 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.090 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.155 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -250.0 TO 250.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.095 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.095 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.050 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-R-22097/5 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Body Length | 0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.195 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 3600.0 MINIMUM AND 9000.0 MAXIMUM |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.011 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-R-22097 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RJ26CP502 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-R-22097/5 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-515-2188 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-515-2188: Maximum Running Torque: 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 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.