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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

170-10Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div · NSN 5905-01-018-1694 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-018-1694 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-018-1694. Primary manufacturer part number: 170-10.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Overall Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
  • Body Length: 0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Type: FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Location: REAR END
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-018-1694, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-018-1694
Primary Part Number170-10
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTrw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Body Length0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal LocationREAR END
Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Electrical Resistance Per Section10.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Terminal Length0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3431-00-043-314910N45 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nozzle,welding
Esab Group, Inc., the Dba Esab Welding and Cutting Products Div Esab Welding and Cuttng
5935-00-168-653717010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Haskel International, Llc Dba Haskel International, Llc
5930-00-253-5316 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,thermostatic
5930-00-503-02360C218266-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,thermostatic
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
5130-00-774-7130170-10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bit,screwdriver
Apex Tool Group, Llc
3120-00-940-3582170-10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Pitney Bowes Inc.
5355-01-069-22163152910 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5310-01-158-549117010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut
Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
5340-01-176-1072 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
6520-01-222-997417010 INTERCHANGEABLE
Broach,pulp Canal
Sybronendo
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
170-10 Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div (USA)
Related Parts
3431-00-043-3149INTERCHANGEABLE
NOZZLE,WELDING
10N45
5935-00-168-6537INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
17010
5930-00-253-5316INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
5930-00-503-0236INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
0C218266-3
5130-00-774-7130INTERCHANGEABLE
BIT,SCREWDRIVER
170-10
3120-00-940-3582INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
170-10
5355-01-069-2216INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
3152910
5310-01-158-5491INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT
17010
5340-01-176-1072INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
6520-01-222-9974INTERCHANGEABLE
BROACH,PULP CANAL
17010
7690-01-373-8420INTERCHANGEABLE
DECAL
5305-01-390-5895INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-018-1694?

NSN 5905-01-018-1694 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-018-1694?

NSN 5905-01-018-1694 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 170-10 (Trw Inc Trw Electronic Components Irc Fixed Resistors Philadelphia Div).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-018-1694?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-01-018-1694: 3431-00-043-3149, 5935-00-168-6537, 5930-00-253-5316 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 170-10?

Key specifications for 170-10: Overall Length: 0.357 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN; Body Length: 0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 21 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-01-018-1694 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-01-018-1694 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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