The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-905-6975, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic. Government technical data includes 26 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-905-6975 |
| Primary Part Number | 4171788-070 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.140 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Terminal Length | 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.235 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.300 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.280 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.374 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -30000.0 TO 30000.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE FROM ADJUSTABLE CONTROL |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.290 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.310 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.995 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.005 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.218 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.282 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.680 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MILR22097-1 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 4171788-070 | Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RJ11AP502 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MILR22097-1 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-905-6975 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-905-6975 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4171788-070 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic).
Key specifications for 4171788-070: Overall Height: 0.749 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.998 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 26 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.