The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-903-9042, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-00-903-9042 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 428509-8 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| APH1/2-131-6 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| APH1/2-131-6 | 5/9 Secondary reference Data Instruments Inc |
NSN 5905-00-903-9042 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2540-01-556-4157. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-903-9042: Body Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 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.