The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-660-5753, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 26 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-660-5753 |
| Primary Part Number | CM14688 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.234 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | LOCKING BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.453 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| CM14688 PRIMARY | Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 308002-06 | 5/9 Secondary reference Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| 420485-6 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 68-41001-0872 | 5/9 Secondary reference Maurey Instrument Corp |
NSN 5905-00-660-5753 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-660-5753 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CM14688 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2540-01-329-9597. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for CM14688: Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION. 26 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.