The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-615-2854, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Cts Corp Electromechanical Div. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-615-2854 |
| Primary Part Number | AW8908CTS748 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Cts Corp Electromechanical Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | BALL |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | REAR-BOTTOM |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.719 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | SINGLE POLE, DOUBLE THROW, THREE POSITIONS MAINTAINED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 7 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AW8908CTS748 PRIMARY | Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AW8908CTS748 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cts Corp |
| A109282 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 109282 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 45-505KA1B3R028 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div |
NSN 5905-00-615-2854 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp Electromechanical Div, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-615-2854 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: AW8908CTS748 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5980-01-619-5987, 3510-01-632-9060. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for AW8908CTS748: Body Diameter: 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 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.