The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-090-5327, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Astec America Inc.. Government technical data includes 25 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 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-090-5327 |
| Primary Part Number | 62-176-502 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Astec America Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.200 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.390 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.360 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.240 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 280.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 280.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 62-176-502 PRIMARY | Astec America Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5905-01-090-5327 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Astec America Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-090-5327 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 62-176-502 (Astec America Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-113-2136. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 62-176-502: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 25 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.