The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-138-5985, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-138-5985 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 150.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.117 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.127 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/POINTER ADJUSTMENT |
| Terminal Length | 0.157 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.275 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.290 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.342 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.354 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 150.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.093 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.103 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.093 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.103 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.018 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.028 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.255 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.265 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 500.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.191 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.201 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 230.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.027 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DRR-10-015 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-138-5985 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-138-5985: Maximum Running Torque: 150.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 120.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.