The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-017-3198, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.. Government technical data includes 21 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-017-3198 |
| Primary Part Number | 91AR20K |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Terminal Length | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | INTEGRAL KNOB |
| Body Length | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 40.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 91AR20K PRIMARY | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4600-02-0301 | 5/9 Secondary reference Wavetek U S Inc Div of Wavetek Corp |
NSN 5905-01-017-3198 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-017-3198 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 91AR20K (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.).
Key specifications for 91AR20K: Body Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 21 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.