The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-665-8320, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 28 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-665-8320 |
| Primary Part Number | 36888 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 23.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| First Flat Length | 0.513 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 75.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Taper Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | SINGLE POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Flat Height | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps | 6.000 AC/DC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 36888 PRIMARY | Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A36888 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing |
NSN 5905-00-665-8320 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-665-8320 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 36888 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1680-01-631-1193. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 36888: Body Diameter: 1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 23.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Switch Voltage Rating in Volts: 125.0. 28 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.