The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-855-6187, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Breeze-Eastern Llc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-855-6187 |
| Primary Part Number | BL8438 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Breeze-Eastern Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.203 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.074 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS AND CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Function Conformity Per Section | SINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BL8438 | Breeze-Eastern Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 328W1-203 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-855-6187 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Breeze-Eastern Llc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-855-6187 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BL8438 (Breeze-Eastern Llc).
Key specifications for BL8438: Overall Height: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.