The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-877-9858, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-877-9858 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.157 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.157 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| First Flat Length | 0.468 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Ohms | 1250.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 1 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR-BOTTOM |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Tap Location Tolerance Per Section | -2.0 TO 2.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 330.0 MINIMUM AND 340.0 MAXIMUM |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CVC5895UNAFC252 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
| CVC5895UNAFC252 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-877-9858 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-877-9858: Body Diameter: 1.157 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 29 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.