The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-135-8083, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-135-8083 |
| Primary Part Number | 50-2-11-501 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.172 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.202 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.180 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.200 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.397 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.413 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.095 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.075 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.085 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.370 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.380 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.195 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 6480.0 MINIMUM AND 10080.0 MAXIMUM |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.027 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 99067207 | Thales Sa (FRA) |
| 50-2-11-501 PRIMARY | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| 91387962 | Thales Sa (FRA) |
NSN 5905-01-135-8083 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-135-8083 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 99067207 (Thales Sa), 50-2-11-501 (Vishay Sprague Inc), 91387962 (Thales Sa).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1005-01-167-1185. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 50-2-11-501: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 29 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.