The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-591-9811, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-591-9811 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.0 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION AND 50.0 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 3 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | ALL SECTIONS LINEAR |
| Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.660 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/TAB/FLANGE MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.50 TO 0.50 ALL SECTIONS |
| Longitudinal Actuator Effective Electrical Stroke Length | 1.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Thread Length | 1.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Width | 1.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 1.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.177 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, THREADED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 1.460 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 3.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Longitudinal Actuator Travel | 1.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 1ST SECTION AND -5.0 TO 5.0 2ND SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 WIRE LEAD |
| Function Conformity Per Section | ALL SECTIONS INDEPENDENT LINEARITY |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 125.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CVE150243-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CVA648-25-87A | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| CVA1178A | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-591-9811 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-591-9811: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION AND 50.0 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 ALL SECTIONS; Section Quantity: 2; Mounting Facility Quantity: 3. 29 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.