The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-803-4582, 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 22 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-803-4582 |
| Primary Part Number | SD-171A |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Overall Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 2 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 4.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 15.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -1.0 TO 1.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SD-171A | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2630C0496 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2630C0496 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-803-4582 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-803-4582 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SD-171A (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.).
Key specifications for SD-171A: Body Diameter: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 22 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.