The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-596-2546, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-596-2546 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.647 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Undercut Width | 0.06200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED |
| Shaft End Play | 0.00500 INCHES IN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Arm Electrical Off Position | FULLY CW |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Body Length | 1.227 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Shaft Radial Play | 0.00300 INCHES IN |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -1.0 TO 1.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TURRET |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 71.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 990C451H21 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Electronic Systems |
| 3200-1647 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Bei Sensors & Systems Company, Inc. Dba Bei Duncan |
NSN 5905-00-596-2546 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-596-2546: Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.647 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION; Undercut Width: 0.06200 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 22 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.