The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-018-3896, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 24 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-018-3896 |
| Primary Part Number | 860-5503 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Lateral Runout | 0.003 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.000 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.000 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.000 KILOHMS 3RD SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 3 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.2497 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft End Play | 0.00500 INCHES IN |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 2.80 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 3600.0 NOMINAL |
| Pilot Diameter Runout | 0.00200 INCHES IN |
| Bearing Type | BALL SHAFT |
| Shaft Radial Play | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -3.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 9 STANDARD TUBE BASE |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 3600.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 860-5503 PRIMARY | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| EPT314 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-018-3896 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-018-3896 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 860-5503 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
Key specifications for 860-5503: Maximum Running Torque: 2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Lateral Runout: 0.003 INCHES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.000 KILOHMS 1ST SECTION; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.000 KILOHMS 2ND SECTION. 24 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.