The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-903-0776, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-903-0776 |
| Primary Part Number | R3172 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| 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 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | PANEL SEAL |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.719 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 192.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Cubic Measure | 2.571 CUBIC INCHES |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 EYELET |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 55.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| R3172 PRIMARY | L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications (USA) |
NSN 5905-00-903-0776 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-903-0776 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: R3172 (L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Harris Defense Communications).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5895-01-101-6480. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for R3172: Maximum Running Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.000 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.