The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-009-5558, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-009-5558 |
| Primary Part Number | 590159 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.245 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Features Provided | PANEL SEAL |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 292.0 MINIMUM AND 296.0 MAXIMUM |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent | -3.0 TO 0.0 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 10.0 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -5.0 TO 10.0 25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 3.0 120 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 292.0 MINIMUM AND 296.0 MAXIMUM |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 10:30 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 4:30 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 590159 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 590159 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Litton Systems Inc. Div Navigation Systems Division |
| RV6SAYSD102AMOD | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-009-5558 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-009-5558 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 590159 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp).
Key specifications for 590159: Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION. 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.