The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-581-6879, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-581-6879 |
| Primary Part Number | 43444 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nonturn Device Location | AT 6 OCLOCK |
| Body Diameter | 1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS 3RD SECTION |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS 4TH SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 340.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 4 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| First Flat Length | 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 7.953 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 25.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 300.0 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 | -10.0 TO 10.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 12 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Flat Height | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 43444 | Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 585-401-1715915REVAPC28 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 8567-059REVAPC28 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-581-6879 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-581-6879 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 43444 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5342-00-647-2405, 5950-01-075-7258, 6850-01-625-2491. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 43444: Nonturn Device Location: AT 6 OCLOCK; Body Diameter: 1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION. 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.