The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-049-3135, 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 30 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-049-3135 |
| Primary Part Number | 500-8437 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.30 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Lateral Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Lip Depth | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Undercut Width | 0.0680 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.1248 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.25 TO 0.25 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.40 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire 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 |
| Mounting Lip Diameter | 0.8750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.6250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.573 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 100.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Pilot Length | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 3.0 FREE AIR 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 |
|---|---|
| 500-8437 | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 431561 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Raytheon Technical Services Company |
NSN 5905-01-049-3135 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-049-3135 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 500-8437 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2530-01-512-4777. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 500-8437: Maximum Running Torque: 0.30 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lateral Runout: 0.002 INCHES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 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.