The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-710-9650, 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 25 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-710-9650 |
| Primary Part Number | RS251M |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 250.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.359 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RS251M | Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RS251M | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
| 380-9155-00 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems |
NSN 5905-00-710-9650 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-710-9650 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: RS251M (Clarostat Sensors and Controls).
Key specifications for RS251M: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 250.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2. 25 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.