The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-124-3997, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-124-3997 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.240 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -500.0 TO 500.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED AND HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.400 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.420 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 | 7195.0 MINIMUM AND 7205.0 MAXIMUM |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH AND 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 | 7195.0 MINIMUM AND 7205.0 MAXIMUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 416-5383 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
| 533792-37 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 41576-701-00-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference British Aerospace Defence Systems Ltd T/a Bae Systems |
| 63WR10 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| 41576-701-00-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Bae Systems Maritime Services Limited |
NSN 5905-01-124-3997 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-124-3997: Overall Height: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.000 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 27 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.