The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-681-8940, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 5905-00-681-8940 |
| Primary Part Number | AR20KILISS |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.10 TO 0.10 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 6.9 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -1.0 TO 1.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Function Conformity Per Section | SINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 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 |
|---|---|
| AR20KILISS PRIMARY | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA) |
| SA4159 | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA) |
| 9102131 | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
NSN 5905-00-681-8940 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-681-8940 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: AR20KILISS (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), SA4159 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 9102131 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6680-01-158-0966. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for AR20KILISS: Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 19 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.