PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

RT12C2P103Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-00-689-9608 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 5905-00-689-9608 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-689-9608. Primary manufacturer part number: RT12C2P103.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Maximum Starting Torque: 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers: 0.995 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.005 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 2
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-689-9608, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-689-9608
Primary Part NumberRT12C2P103
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Starting Torque8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers0.995 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.005 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Terminal Length0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Width0.180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Length1.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-27208 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-27208/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Shaft Length0.060 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.080 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation6120.0 MINIMUM AND 9720.0 MAXIMUM
Mounting Hole Diameter0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.890 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.910 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
Shaft Diameter0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-153-0999 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RT12C2P103 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
10588860-1 Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc (USA)
554644-103 Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co (USA)
MILR27208-8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
418123-10 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-153-0999INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-689-9608?

NSN 5905-00-689-9608 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-689-9608?

NSN 5905-00-689-9608 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: RT12C2P103 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 10588860-1 (Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc), 554644-103 (Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co), MILR27208-8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 418123-10 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-689-9608?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-689-9608: 5905-00-153-0999. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RT12C2P103?

Key specifications for RT12C2P103: Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Maximum Starting Torque: 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers: 0.995 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.005 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-689-9608 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-689-9608 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com