The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-111-5506, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-111-5506 |
| Primary Part Number | 6534S-538-103 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.25 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Lateral Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Lip Depth | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Undercut Width | 0.0570 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.1248 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.780 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL SERVO MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.20 TO 0.20 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| First Flat Length | 0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP RING(S) |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.25 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Mounting Lip Diameter | 0.8750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | DOUBLE ENDED SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.7500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.688 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Pilot Length | 0.0620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6534S-538-103 | Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6534S-538-103 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bourns Inc |
| HS070S6019-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Gould Inc Simulation Systems Div |
NSN 5905-01-111-5506 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-111-5506 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6534S-538-103 (Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls).
Key specifications for 6534S-538-103: Maximum Running Torque: 0.25 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lateral Runout: 0.002 INCHES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS 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.