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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

84-5-6Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Vishay Sprague Inc · NSN 5905-00-938-4641 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-938-4641 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-938-4641. Primary manufacturer part number: 84-5-6.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 WIRE LOOP
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-938-4641, 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 Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-938-4641
Primary Part Number84-5-6
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVishay Sprague Inc
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type and Quantity3 WIRE LOOP
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power175.0 SINGLE SECTION
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Mounting Bushing Length0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Length0.275 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch28.0
Screw Thread Diameter0.216 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.195 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5977-00-145-1174 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush Set,electrical Contact
1660-00-433-33878456 INTERCHANGEABLE
Body,valve
Essex Industries, Inc. Dba Essex Industries
5950-00-553-4855722899-002 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
6145-00-968-15658456 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division
3010-01-189-02208456 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clutch,plate,searchlight
Carlisle & Finch Co
4820-01-275-41138456 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,pressure Regulating VA
Saylor-Beall Manufacturing Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
P11632-1 Ge Aviation Systems Llc Dba Ge Aviation Systems Llc (USA)
84-5-6 PRIMARY Vishay Sprague Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5977-00-145-1174INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH SET,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
1660-00-433-3387INTERCHANGEABLE
BODY,VALVE
8456
5950-00-553-4855INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
722899-002
6145-00-968-1565INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
8456
3010-01-189-0220INTERCHANGEABLE
CLUTCH,PLATE,SEARCHLIGHT
8456
4820-01-275-4113INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,PRESSURE REGULATING VA
8456

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-938-4641?

NSN 5905-00-938-4641 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-938-4641?

NSN 5905-00-938-4641 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: P11632-1 (Ge Aviation Systems Llc Dba Ge Aviation Systems Llc), 84-5-6 (Vishay Sprague Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-938-4641?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-938-4641: 5977-00-145-1174, 1660-00-433-3387, 5950-00-553-4855 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 84-5-6?

Key specifications for 84-5-6: Mounting Method: STANDARD BUSHING; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 WIRE LOOP. 24 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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