The Resistor,adjustable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-078-2875, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-078-2875 |
| Item Name | Resistor,adjustable |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Resistance Tolerance in Percent | -10.000 TO 10.000 |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 |
| Body Diameter | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance | 2.000 KILOHMS |
| Inclosure Type | UNINCLOSED |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Terminal Length | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reactance Characteristic | INDUCTIVE |
| Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius | -55.0 TO 340.0 |
| Style Designator | RADIAL TERMINAL EACH END |
| Features Provided | MOUNTING HARDWARE |
| Power Dissipation Rating in Watts | 25.000 FREE AIR |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 40.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power | 340.0 |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.496 CUBIC INCHES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SPM-610 ITEM 94 | 5/9 Secondary reference Miller Electric Mfg. Co. |
| SPM-610 ITEM 94 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Miller Electric Mfg. Llc |
| 030-617 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Miller Electric Mfg. Co. |
| 030-617 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Miller Electric Mfg. Llc |
NSN 5905-01-078-2875 is a Resistor,adjustable, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-108-7119, 6515-01-507-1640, 2540-01-614-3636. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-01-078-2875: Resistance Tolerance in Percent: -10.000 TO 10.000; Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -20.0 TO 20.0; Body Diameter: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance: 2.000 KILOHMS. 17 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.