The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-938-4773, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-938-4773 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.484 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.516 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 0.484 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.516 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING WITH PANEL SEAL |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.593 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 48.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 292.0 MINIMUM AND 298.0 MAXIMUM |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.234 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.266 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-PRF-94/3 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| RV6SAYSL503A | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MILR94-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-938-4773 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-938-4773: Body Diameter: 0.484 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.516 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION. 27 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.