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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

U4Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co · NSN 5905-00-868-5368 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-868-5368 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-868-5368. Primary manufacturer part number: U4.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Shaft Style: ROUND
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 309.0 NOMINAL
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Nonturn Device Radius: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-868-5368, 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 Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co. Government technical data includes 25 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-868-5368
Primary Part NumberU4
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerYosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Section Quantity1
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Shaft StyleROUND
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation309.0 NOMINAL
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Nonturn Device Radius0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg316.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power40.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft Length2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
3455-00-140-3041 INTERCHANGEABLE
File,rotary
5945-00-221-6499 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,electrical Relay
6810-00-227-0404 INTERCHANGEABLE
Uranyl Acetate,dihydrate
4420-00-360-2459 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,fluid,industrial
3415-00-869-0553 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grinding Machine,cylindrical
5940-01-084-1371U-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
Powers Holdings Inc Dba Fire Brick Engineers Co Div Curtis Industries
5340-01-364-376530-FW-0045 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lever,manual Control
Star Mfg Intl Toastwell
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
U4 Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co (USA)
Related Parts
3455-00-140-3041INTERCHANGEABLE
FILE,ROTARY
5945-00-221-6499INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,ELECTRICAL RELAY
6810-00-227-0404INTERCHANGEABLE
URANYL ACETATE,DIHYDRATE
4420-00-360-2459INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATER,FLUID,INDUSTRIAL
3415-00-869-0553INTERCHANGEABLE
GRINDING MACHINE,CYLINDRICAL
5940-01-084-1371INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
U-4
5340-01-364-3765INTERCHANGEABLE
LEVER,MANUAL CONTROL
30-FW-0045

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-868-5368?

NSN 5905-00-868-5368 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-868-5368?

NSN 5905-00-868-5368 has 1 cross-referenced part number: U4 (Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-868-5368?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5905-00-868-5368: 3455-00-140-3041, 5945-00-221-6499, 6810-00-227-0404 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of U4?

Key specifications for U4: Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Section Quantity: 1; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Shaft Style: ROUND. 25 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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