The Resistor,adjustable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-088-0165, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-088-0165 |
| Item Name | Resistor,adjustable |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Resistance Tolerance in Percent | -10.000 TO 10.000 |
| Electrical Resistance | 150.000 OHMS |
| Inclosure Type | UNINCLOSED |
| Mounting Hole Size | 0.196 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length | 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.390 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Width | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reactance Characteristic | INDUCTIVE |
| Style Designator | TERMINALS ONE EDGE |
| Power Dissipation Rating in Watts | 55.000 FREE AIR |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 40.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power | 350.0 |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 059-014 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-088-0165 is a Resistor,adjustable, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5365-01-351-0401, 5961-01-389-1558. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-01-088-0165: Resistance Tolerance in Percent: -10.000 TO 10.000; Electrical Resistance: 150.000 OHMS; Inclosure Type: UNINCLOSED; Mounting Hole Size: 0.196 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 15 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.