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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

12S13Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Woodward, Inc. · NSN 5905-01-085-8108 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-085-8108 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-085-8108. Primary manufacturer part number: 12S13.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Body Diameter: 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-085-8108, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Woodward, Inc.. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-085-8108
Primary Part Number12S13
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWoodward, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Diameter0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-250.0 TO 250.0 SINGLE SECTION
Electrical Resistance Per Section50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg280.0 NOMINAL
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.095 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Diameter0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.210 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation280.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Length0.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Body Length0.407 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.469 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
4820-00-673-8005143P3AC3-MC INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,plug
Barksdale, Inc
5905-01-085-81091656-167 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Woodward, Inc.
5905-01-086-24971656-165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Woodward, Inc.
5905-01-492-03311656-177 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Woodward, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
9097-111 Woodward, Inc. (USA)
1656-163 Woodward, Inc. (USA)
12S13 PRIMARY Woodward, Inc. (USA)
12S13 Allen Bradley Co Electronics Div (USA)
12S13 Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-673-8005INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,PLUG
143P3AC3-MC
5905-01-085-8109INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
1656-167
5905-01-086-2497INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
1656-165
5905-01-492-0331INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
1656-177

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-085-8108?

NSN 5905-01-085-8108 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Woodward, Inc., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-085-8108?

NSN 5905-01-085-8108 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 9097-111 (Woodward, Inc.), 1656-163 (Woodward, Inc.), 12S13 (Woodward, Inc.), 12S13 (Allen Bradley Co Electronics Div), 12S13 (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-085-8108?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-01-085-8108: 4820-00-673-8005, 5905-01-085-8109, 5905-01-086-2497 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12S13?

Key specifications for 12S13: Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED; Body Diameter: 0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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