The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-589-9972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc. Government technical data includes 24 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-589-9972 |
| Primary Part Number | 3907-2 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.58 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION AND 3.48 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.938 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.250 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -1.0 TO 1.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 WIRE LEAD |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3907-2 PRIMARY | Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SCC67305-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-589-9972 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-589-9972 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3907-2 (Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-440-4594. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3907-2: Body Diameter: 1.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.58 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION AND 3.48 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 ALL SECTIONS. 24 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.