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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

RHS500Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non

Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing · NSN 5905-00-965-8108 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-965-8108 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-965-8108. Primary manufacturer part number: RHS500.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non — FSC 5905
  • Nonturn Device Location: AT 6 OCLOCK
  • First Flat Length: 0.343 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 300.0 NOMINAL
  • Body Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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 5905-00-965-8108, 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 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-965-8108
Primary Part NumberRHS500
Item NameResistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerOhmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
StatusCANCELLED
Nonturn Device LocationAT 6 OCLOCK
First Flat Length0.343 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg300.0 NOMINAL
Body Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts25.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Flat Height0.218 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Diameter1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Shaft StyleROUND, FLATTED
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4730-00-196-1572A733S-199CFG INTERCHANGEABLE
Nipple,pipe
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
3010-00-334-74450156 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clutch Assembly,friction
Cae Usa Inc.
6660-00-443-429401-56 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,sun,objectiv
Warren Industries Inc Dba Warren Industries Inc Div Warren-Knight Instrument Co. and N. Amer. Survey Supply Co.
5905-00-583-2877G262980 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
5950-01-082-811006874 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Thales Defense & Security Inc Dba Thales Communications Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
0156 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
RHS500 PRIMARY Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
06874 Basler Electric Co (USA)
64B42697 Sacramento Air Logistics Center Sm-Alc/liil (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-196-1572INTERCHANGEABLE
NIPPLE,PIPE
A733S-199CFG
3010-00-334-7445INTERCHANGEABLE
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY,FRICTION
0156
6660-00-443-4294INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,SUN,OBJECTIV
01-56
5905-00-583-2877INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
G262980
5950-01-082-8110INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
06874

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-965-8108?

NSN 5905-00-965-8108 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-965-8108?

NSN 5905-00-965-8108 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 0156 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), RHS500 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), 06874 (Basler Electric Co), 64B42697 (Sacramento Air Logistics Center Sm-Alc/liil).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-965-8108?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5905-00-965-8108: 4730-00-196-1572, 3010-00-334-7445, 6660-00-443-4294 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RHS500?

Key specifications for RHS500: Nonturn Device Location: AT 6 OCLOCK; First Flat Length: 0.343 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg: 300.0 NOMINAL; Body Length: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-965-8108 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-965-8108 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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