The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-082-7538, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-082-7538 |
| Primary Part Number | 1240W-2K |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Terminal Length | 0.200 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.175 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.035 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 7560.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Test Data Document | 36378-1005270 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 7560.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 1240W-2K | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1005270-002 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Raytheon Technical Services Company |
| 1005270-002 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Cae Usa Inc. |
NSN 5905-01-082-7538 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-082-7538 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1240W-2K (Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.).
Key specifications for 1240W-2K: Overall Height: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.