The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-968-7740, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-968-7740 |
| Primary Part Number | 8901 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 1.90 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS 1ST SECTION AND 2.0 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION |
| Mounting Lip Depth | 0.0930 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Undercut Width | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Undercut Diameter | 3.005 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | ALL SECTIONS 360 DEG SINE-COSINE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.50 TO 0.50 ALL SECTIONS |
| Shaft End Play | 0.003 INCHES IN |
| Overall Diameter | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Mounting Lip Diameter | 3.1510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.1495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.7500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.761 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Pilot Length | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 5.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Shaft Radial Play | 0.001 INCHES IN |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 8901 PRIMARY | Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc (USA) |
| B2-10305-2 | General Dynamics Motion Control Llc (USA) |
| 63337 | General Dynamics Motion Control Llc (USA) |
| 10050546 | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B2-10305-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 743-6157 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bunker Ramo Corp Amphenol Controls Div |
NSN 5905-00-968-7740 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-968-7740 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 8901 (Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc), B2-10305-2 (General Dynamics Motion Control Llc), 63337 (General Dynamics Motion Control Llc), 10050546 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-01-050-0579, 3130-01-190-2142, 4610-01-190-3588. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8901: Maximum Running Torque: 1.90 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS 1ST SECTION AND 2.0 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION; Mounting Lip Depth: 0.0930 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 29 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.