The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-535-9992, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell International Div New England Instrument (nei). Government technical data includes 28 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-535-9992 |
| Primary Part Number | 116FTS396 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell International Div New England Instrument (nei) |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.078 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.249 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.437 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 310.0 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 | -2.0 TO 2.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | DOUBLE POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 7 TURRET |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 116FTS396 | Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell International Div New England Instrument (nei) (USA) |
| 11BF8110 | Es Beta, Inc Dba Betatronix Div Betatronix (USA) |
| 938-0007 | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 960027-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 938-7 | 5/9 Secondary reference Vishay Sprague Inc |
NSN 5905-00-535-9992 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell International Div New England Instrument (nei), classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-535-9992 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 116FTS396 (Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell International Div New England Instrument (nei)), 11BF8110 (Es Beta, Inc Dba Betatronix Div Betatronix), 938-0007 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-00-623-7873, 2540-01-252-8607, 5961-01-375-9324. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 116FTS396: Body Diameter: 1.078 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 28 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.