The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-655-1704, 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29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-655-1704 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 3 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL HOLE/SLOT MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Hole/stud Circle Diameter | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | GROUNDED CONTACT ARM |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | DOUBLE ENDED SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 8.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.9 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TURRET |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 330.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 0.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 975Q | 5/9 Secondary reference Genrad Inc |
| 975Q50K | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Genrad Inc |
| 975Q50K | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Iet Labs Inc |
NSN 5905-00-655-1704 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-806-3715. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-655-1704: Body Diameter: 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 100.0 SINGLE SECTION. 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.