The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-054-3388, 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 29 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-054-3388 |
| Primary Part Number | 55-9-414-503 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.203 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fixed Tap Quantity Per Section | 1 SINGLE SECTION |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR-BOTTOM LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.041 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.538 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tap Location Tolerance Per Section | -2.0 TO 2.0 DEG ANGULAR ROTATION SINGLE SECTION |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 8280.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Tap Location From Ccw Terminal Per Section in Deg of Effective Electrical Rotation | 4140.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN AND 1 WIRE LEAD |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 8280.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 55-9-414-503 | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 960032-2C | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-054-3388 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-054-3388 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 55-9-414-503 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
Key specifications for 55-9-414-503: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 29 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.