The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-021-9136, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S. Government technical data includes 27 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-021-9136 |
| Primary Part Number | RS0870072 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.000 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 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.172 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| 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 |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.035 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.375 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 | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 9000.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 85.0 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 |
|---|---|
| RS0870072 | Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 548-00HS50K | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 548-00HS50K | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Vamistor/weston Div of Vamistor Corp of Tennessee Inc |
NSN 5905-01-021-9136 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-021-9136 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: RS0870072 (Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-207-6435. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for RS0870072: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.