The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-577-9987, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-577-9987 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 250.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | ERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MILR94 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| RV4LAXSA254A | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| 210-37 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP |
| 210-37 | 5/1 Secondary reference Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters |
NSN 5905-00-577-9987 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1660-00-627-9139, 5340-00-698-6974, 5360-01-054-4502. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-577-9987: Body Diameter: 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 250.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 19 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.