The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-107-5153, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Giga-Tronics Incorporated Dba Giga-Tronics. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-107-5153 |
| Primary Part Number | 12497-1 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Giga-Tronics Incorporated Dba Giga-Tronics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 15.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Nonturn Device Location | AT 12 OCLOCK |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.498 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/READOUT |
| Overall Diameter | 1.240 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Mounting Method | SNAP-IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 15.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Actuator Type | INTEGRAL KNOB WITH COUNTER |
| Body Length | 1.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 3600.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LOOP |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 3600.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 3610S-491-502 | Bourns Inc (USA) |
| 12497-1 PRIMARY | Giga-Tronics Incorporated Dba Giga-Tronics (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3610S-1-502 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bourns Inc |
NSN 5905-01-107-5153 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Giga-Tronics Incorporated Dba Giga-Tronics, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-107-5153 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3610S-491-502 (Bourns Inc), 12497-1 (Giga-Tronics Incorporated Dba Giga-Tronics).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4710-01-167-0732, 5905-01-174-9202. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 12497-1: Maximum Running Torque: 15.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Nonturn Device Location: AT 12 OCLOCK; Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 26 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.