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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

52661Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Chief of Engineers Dept of Army · NSN 5905-00-856-6953 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-856-6953 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-856-6953. Primary manufacturer part number: 52661.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Diameter: 1.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 105.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
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 5905-00-856-6953, 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 Chief of Engineers Dept of Army. Government technical data includes 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-856-6953
Primary Part Number52661
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerChief of Engineers Dept of Army
StatusACTIVE
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power105.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts4.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device LocationAT 9 OCLOCK
Body Length0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation295.0 NOMINAL
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg295.0 NOMINAL
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5133-00-228-1364 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drill,twist
5330-00-788-4613265-942013 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal Assembly,diaph
Sabreliner Corporation
5310-00-843-868225175 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Allianz Sweeper Company
4330-01-373-9357RM02 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pneumatic Muffler,exhaust-Intake
Sound Seal, Inc. Dba Sound Seal, Inc
4820-01-665-301652661 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeve,directional Control Linea
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
25-175 Clarostat Sensors and Controls (USA)
52661 PRIMARY Chief of Engineers Dept of Army (USA)
Related Parts
5133-00-228-1364INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
5330-00-788-4613INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL ASSEMBLY,DIAPH
265-942013
5310-00-843-8682INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
25175
4330-01-373-9357INTERCHANGEABLE
PNEUMATIC MUFFLER,EXHAUST-INTAKE
RM02
4820-01-665-3016INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVE,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL LINEA
52661

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-856-6953?

NSN 5905-00-856-6953 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Chief of Engineers Dept of Army, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-856-6953?

NSN 5905-00-856-6953 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 25-175 (Clarostat Sensors and Controls), 52661 (Chief of Engineers Dept of Army).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-856-6953?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-856-6953: 5133-00-228-1364, 5330-00-788-4613, 5310-00-843-8682 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 52661?

Key specifications for 52661: Screw Thread Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Diameter: 1.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED. 26 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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