The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-856-7771, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-856-7771 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Terminal Length | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -70.0 TO 70.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.225 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.245 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINALS GOLD |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| 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 | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 50.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 100-1K | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-856-7771 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2990-01-432-3762, 4720-01-578-4495. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-856-7771: Maximum Running Torque: 7.50 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION. 27 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.