The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-554-8553, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-554-8553 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/POINTER ADJUSTMENT |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -70.0 TO 70.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINALS GOLD |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 50.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 106-2-100 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div |
NSN 5905-00-554-8553 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): 5340-01-127-4459. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-554-8553: Overall Height: 1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 25 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.