The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-606-0165, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 30 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-606-0165 |
| Primary Part Number | 534-0579 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.40 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Lateral Runout | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.2497 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.25 TO 0.25 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.010 INCHES IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| 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, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.003 INCHES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Pilot Diameter Runout | 0.00300 INCHES IN |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Shaft Radial Play | 0.003 INCHES IN |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 534-0579 PRIMARY | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 534-579 | 5/9 Secondary reference Vishay Sprague Inc |
| 133-1012 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-606-0165 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-606-0165 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 534-0579 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-686-3765, 2510-01-090-4957, 6685-01-330-4602. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 534-0579: Maximum Running Torque: 0.40 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Lateral Runout: 0.005 INCHES IN. 30 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.