The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-581-0253, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-581-0253 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 21.75 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS |
| Mounting Lip Depth | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Undercut Width | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 1 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Mounting Lip Diameter | 0.7500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.7000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.606 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pilot Length | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tap Location Tolerance Per Section | -2.0 TO 2.0 DEG ANGULAR ROTATION ALL SECTIONS |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation | 141.0 2ND SECTION |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation | 93.0 1ST SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -2.0 TO 2.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 8 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PT1210-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-581-0253 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-581-0253: Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 21.75 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS; Mounting Lip Depth: 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 ALL SECTIONS. 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.