The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-072-9880, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Precision Electronics Corporation. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-072-9880 |
| Primary Part Number | 73474-1 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Precision Electronics Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Undercut Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.000 OHMS ALL SECTIONS |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 2.265 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | BEARING |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.201 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, STEPPED |
| Actuator Type | DUAL CONCENTRIC |
| Shaft Length | 1.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.945 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 315.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 315.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 73474-1 | Precision Electronics Corporation (CAN) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 73474-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems |
NSN 5905-01-072-9880 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Precision Electronics Corporation, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-072-9880 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 73474-1 (Precision Electronics Corporation).
Key specifications for 73474-1: Body Diameter: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Undercut Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.000 OHMS ALL SECTIONS; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 ALL SECTIONS. 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.