The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-005-2276, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-005-2276 |
| Primary Part Number | 1240W1K |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.175 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER 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 |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.035 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 7560.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Mechanical Backlash in Deg Angular Rotation | 1.8 |
| Cubic Measure | 0.011 CUBIC INCHES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1240W1K PRIMARY | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA) |
| 025-003020 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 713165-19 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic |
| 2901688-18 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Naval Sea Systems Command |
NSN 5905-01-005-2276 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-005-2276 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 1240W1K (Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.), 025-003020 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-171-9345. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1240W1K: Maximum Running Torque: 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Overall Height: 0.175 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 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.