The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-596-2559, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-596-2559 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 135.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Contact Arm Electrical Off Position | FULLY CW |
| Terminal Length | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.343 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.086 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | RIGHT ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.680 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 8.0 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -2.0 TO 2.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 95.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 236S1-503 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 621-451-9012 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance |
NSN 5905-00-596-2559 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-729-0058. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-596-2559: Overall Height: 0.593 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 135.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.