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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

54008Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") · NSN 5905-00-581-7612 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-581-7612 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-581-7612. Primary manufacturer part number: 54008.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-581-7612, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams"). Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-581-7612
Primary Part Number54008
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams")
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Body Length0.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Section Quantity1
Body Diameter1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
3030-00-844-5059 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belts,v,matched Set
4940-00-997-3167 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle,casting,clea
4310-01-222-47365400-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Diaphragm,pump,special Shaped
Bosworth Co
4730-01-267-791410526467 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling Assembly,self-Sealing
General Dynamics Land Systems Canadacorp
5315-01-342-00935400-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,grooved,headless
Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
5120-01-428-566154-008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hammer,hand
The Stanley Works Dba Stanley Proto
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
054008-0000 Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA)
54008 PRIMARY Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA)
37-104M Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
Related Parts
3030-00-844-5059INTERCHANGEABLE
BELTS,V,MATCHED SET
4940-00-997-3167INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,CASTING,CLEA
4310-01-222-4736INTERCHANGEABLE
DIAPHRAGM,PUMP,SPECIAL SHAPED
5400-8
4730-01-267-7914INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING ASSEMBLY,SELF-SEALING
10526467
5315-01-342-0093INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,GROOVED,HEADLESS
5400-8
5120-01-428-5661INTERCHANGEABLE
HAMMER,HAND
54-008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-581-7612?

NSN 5905-00-581-7612 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams"), classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-581-7612?

NSN 5905-00-581-7612 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 054008-0000 (Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams")), 54008 (Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams")), 37-104M (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-581-7612?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-581-7612: 3030-00-844-5059, 4940-00-997-3167, 4310-01-222-4736 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 54008?

Key specifications for 54008: Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-581-7612 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-581-7612 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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