The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-083-8052, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-083-8052 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.078 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.192 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.076 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.080 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.520 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.526 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 8640.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 8640.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 550-0439-000 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 255-228-20K | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-083-8052 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-083-8052: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.000 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.