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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

56S5Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare · NSN 5905-00-893-0413 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-893-0413 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-893-0413. Primary manufacturer part number: 56S5.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.2 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Screw Thread Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-893-0413, 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 Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-893-0413
Primary Part Number56S5
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPhilips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare
StatusACTIVE
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.2 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 3:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Shaft StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5961-01-064-4875 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
56S5 Hewlett-Packard Co Waltham Div (USA)
56S5 PRIMARY Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare (USA)
FF18330 Cts Corp (USA)
FF18330 Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA)
CD4117 Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div (USA)
2100-2179 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
2100-2179 Keysight Technologies Inc (USA)
2100-2179 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5961-01-064-4875INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-893-0413?

NSN 5905-00-893-0413 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-893-0413?

NSN 5905-00-893-0413 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 56S5 (Hewlett-Packard Co Waltham Div), 56S5 (Philips North America Llc Dba Philips Healthcare), FF18330 (Cts Corp), FF18330 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div), CD4117 (Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-893-0413?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-893-0413: 5961-01-064-4875. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 56S5?

Key specifications for 56S5: Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.2 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION. 16 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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