The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-089-3137, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Ballantine Laboratories Inc. Government technical data includes 30 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-089-3137 |
| Primary Part Number | 09-10208-1 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Ballantine Laboratories Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.000 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | REAR-BOTTOM |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 290.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | SINGLE POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps | 2.000 AC |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 40.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 09-10208-1 PRIMARY | Ballantine Laboratories Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MLC16LS | 5/9 Secondary reference Mallory Controls Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc |
NSN 5905-01-089-3137 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Ballantine Laboratories Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-089-3137 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 09-10208-1 (Ballantine Laboratories Inc).
Key specifications for 09-10208-1: Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.000 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 30 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.