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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

1656-167Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Woodward, Inc. · NSN 5905-01-085-8109 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-085-8109 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-085-8109. Primary manufacturer part number: 1656-167.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 280.0 NOMINAL
  • Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • 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 5905-01-085-8109, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-085-8109
Primary Part Number1656-167
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWoodward, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Diameter0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation280.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Length0.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationREAR END
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power150.0 SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.095 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg280.0 NOMINAL
Body Diameter0.375 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-250.0 TO 250.0 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Section Quantity1
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Terminal Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Body Length0.407 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.469 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
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5905-01-085-810812S13 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
12S15 Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
9097-111 Woodward, Inc. (USA)
1656-167 PRIMARY Woodward, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5905-01-085-8108INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
12S13
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 5905-01-085-8109?

NSN 5905-01-085-8109 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 5905-01-085-8109?

NSN 5905-01-085-8109 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 12S15 (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), 9097-111 (Woodward, Inc.), 1656-167 (Woodward, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-085-8109?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5905-01-085-8109: 5905-01-085-8108, 5905-01-086-2497, 5905-01-492-0331. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1656-167?

Key specifications for 1656-167: Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION; Shaft Diameter: 0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation: 280.0 NOMINAL; Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF. 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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