The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-035-2555, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments. Government technical data includes 28 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-035-2555 |
| Primary Part Number | RX398081 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 4.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Nonturn Device Location | AT 12 OCLOCK |
| Body Diameter | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Undercut Length | 0.530 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.350 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 4.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, STEPPED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 1.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.250 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TURRET |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.170 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.180 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RX398081 PRIMARY | Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RX398081 | 5/9 Secondary reference Peraton Inc |
NSN 5905-01-035-2555 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-035-2555 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: RX398081 (Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments).
Key specifications for RX398081: Maximum Running Torque: 4.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Nonturn Device Location: AT 12 OCLOCK; Body Diameter: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0. 28 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.