The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-702-2987, 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29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-702-2987 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 117.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.484 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.390 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | LOCKING BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | LONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RV4LBYSD102A | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-94/5 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MILR94 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-702-2987 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-702-2987: Maximum Running Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0. 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.