The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-997-9181, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-997-9181 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 3.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.079 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.076 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | LEFT ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.520 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.030 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 507345-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| S89010300302502599 | 5/1 Secondary reference Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc |
| S89010300302502599 | 5/9 Secondary reference Vernitron Corp Aie Magnetics Div |
| 507345-3 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 29-006-909421 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sensor Systems, L.l.c. Dba Sensor Systems Llc |
| 5091-114-4 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-997-9181 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-00-997-9181: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 3.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 30 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.