The Variable Resistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-587-4789, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Variable Resistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 — Resistor (FSG 59) |
| Manufacturers | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (CAGE 06481) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-587-4789 |
| Primary Part Number | 900217-31 |
| Item Name | Variable Resistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 900217-31 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA) |
NSN 5905-00-587-4789 is a Variable Resistor, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-587-4789 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 900217-31 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6110-01-438-2604. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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.