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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

U39-500Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Clarostat Sensors and Controls · NSN 5905-00-853-8444 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-853-8444 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-853-8444. Primary manufacturer part number: U39-500.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
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 5905-00-853-8444, 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 Clarostat Sensors and Controls. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-853-8444
Primary Part NumberU39-500
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerClarostat Sensors and Controls
StatusACTIVE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodTAB AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Section Quantity1
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power105.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL TAB/FLANGE MOUNTED
Mounting Hole Diameter0.135 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation220.0 NOMINAL
Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg220.0 NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
3110-00-100-03793821 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cup,tapered Roller Bearing
The Timken Corporation
5325-00-634-78862100-12 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insert,screw Thread
Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics Usa, Llc Dba Use CAGE Code 879b2 for Cataloging
2815-00-994-74075L8854 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,piston
Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
6695-01-176-6818 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,mitre
5310-01-186-4322 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
6525-01-428-1452 INTERCHANGEABLE
Illuminator,x-Ray Film
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
50540137 Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group (USA)
U39-500 PRIMARY Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
210-012 Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-100-0379INTERCHANGEABLE
CUP,TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
3821
5325-00-634-7886INTERCHANGEABLE
INSERT,SCREW THREAD
2100-12
2815-00-994-7407INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
5L8854
6695-01-176-6818INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,MITRE
5310-01-186-4322INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
6525-01-428-1452INTERCHANGEABLE
ILLUMINATOR,X-RAY FILM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-853-8444?

NSN 5905-00-853-8444 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Clarostat Sensors and Controls, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-853-8444?

NSN 5905-00-853-8444 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 50540137 (Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group), U39-500 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 210-012 (Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-853-8444?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-853-8444: 3110-00-100-0379, 5325-00-634-7886, 2815-00-994-7407 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of U39-500?

Key specifications for U39-500: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER MORE THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 40.0 SINGLE SECTION. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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