The Resistor,adjustable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-581-7605, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp. Government technical data includes 12 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-581-7605 |
| Primary Part Number | 98090X401J |
| Item Name | Resistor,adjustable |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Resistance Tolerance in Percent | -5.000 TO 5.000 |
| Electrical Resistance | 400.000 OHMS |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Terminal Length | 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reactance Characteristic | INDUCTIVE |
| Style Designator | RADIAL TERMINAL EACH END |
| Power Dissipation Rating in Watts | 5.000 FREE AIR |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 32.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power | 115.0 |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 98090X401J PRIMARY | Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp (USA) |
NSN 5905-00-581-7605 is a Resistor,adjustable, manufactured by Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-581-7605 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 98090X401J (Western Union Telegraph Co Sub of Western Union Corp).
Key specifications for 98090X401J: Resistance Tolerance in Percent: -5.000 TO 5.000; Electrical Resistance: 400.000 OHMS; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG. 12 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.