The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-889-0070, 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29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-889-0070 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.000 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 |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Contact Arm Electrical Off Position | FULLY CW |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 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 |
|---|---|
| MILR94 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| RV4NBYSD502B | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-889-0070 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-889-0070: Maximum Running Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 1.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0. 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.