The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-047-2246, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bae Systems Integrated Defense Solutions Inc.. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-047-2246 |
| Primary Part Number | 900163 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems Integrated Defense Solutions Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 2.80 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Lateral Runout | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.20 TO 0.20 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 2.80 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 3600.0 NOMINAL |
| Pilot Diameter Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3500S-16-502 | Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls (USA) |
| 900163 PRIMARY | Bae Systems Integrated Defense Solutions Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3500S-16-502 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bourns Inc |
NSN 5905-01-047-2246 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Bae Systems Integrated Defense Solutions Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-047-2246 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3500S-16-502 (Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls), 900163 (Bae Systems Integrated Defense Solutions Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-01-612-2482. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 900163: Maximum Running Torque: 2.80 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Lateral Runout: 0.005 INCHES IN. 30 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.