The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-005-1272, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-005-1272 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/READOUT |
| Overall Diameter | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING AND CLAMP RING(S) |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Actuator Type | INTEGRAL KNOB WITH COUNTER |
| Body Length | 2.045 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE LOOP |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3650S440-103 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-005-1272 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-005-1272: Body Diameter: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 15 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.