The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-124-8461, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bourns Inc. Government technical data includes 24 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-124-8461 |
| Primary Part Number | 3859B-206-255C |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bourns Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.5 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED BUSHING |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | NONMETALLIC SHAFT |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 240.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 280.0 NOMINAL |
| Device Design Type | NONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3859B-206-255C | Bourns Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 164C4034P255 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Martin Marietta Corp Projection Display Product Opn |
NSN 5905-01-124-8461 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bourns Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-124-8461 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3859B-206-255C (Bourns Inc).
Key specifications for 3859B-206-255C: Body Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.5 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 24 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.