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NSN 5905-01-121-7799Government record, cited

Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,5905-01-121-7799

NSN 5905-01-121-7799 · NIIN 011217799 · Part number 3178149-1
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier · FSC 5905 — Resistor · FSG 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components · CAGE 10001
Government record, cited
NSN 5905-01-121-7799 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-121-7799. Manufacturer of record part number: 3178149-1.
Also searched as  5905-01-121-7799 · 5905011217799 · NIIN 011217799 · 01-121-7799 · FSC 5905 Resistor · CAGE 10001 · 3178149-1 · JJCW97883 · 97883
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Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Maximum Running Torque: 12.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
  • Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0
  • Undercut Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 ALL SECTIONS
  • Section Quantity: 2
Identification
  • NSN: 5905-01-121-7799
  • NIIN: 011217799
  • FSC: 5905 — Resistor
  • FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
  • Primary part number: 3178149-1
  • Manufacturer: Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-121-7799, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 29 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-121-7799
Primary Part Number3178149-1
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — Resistor
ManufacturerNavair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusACTIVE
Maximum Running Torque12.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Body Diameter1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Undercut Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Electrical Resistance Per Section1.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 ALL SECTIONS
Section Quantity2
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Undercut Diameter0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fragility FactorMODERATELY RUGGED
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Overall Diameter1.812 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Maximum Starting Torque12.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Features ProvidedHUMIDITY PROOF AND PANEL SEAL
Shaft StyleROUND, STEPPED
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length1.359 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Maximum Stop Torque128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.25 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation309.0 MINIMUM AND 320.0 MAXIMUM
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent-3.0 TO 0.0 -55 DEG CELSIUS ALL SECTIONS AND +0.0 TO 3.0 120 DEG CELSIUS ALL SECTIONS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
HazardNo hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality CodeX
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3178149-1 PRIMARY Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
Reference documents
ReferenceMeaning
JJCW97883 5/9 Secondary reference
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
97883 5/9 Secondary reference
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
No interchangeability data on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-121-7799?

NSN 5905-01-121-7799 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.

What part numbers are listed for NSN 5905-01-121-7799?

NSN 5905-01-121-7799 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3178149-1 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What are the specifications of 3178149-1?

Key specifications for 3178149-1: Maximum Running Torque: 12.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Undercut Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 29 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 5905-01-121-7799 hazardous material?

No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.

Sources

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.

✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.
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