The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-148-3246, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-148-3246 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/BUSHING |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Body Width | 0.314 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.315 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Actuator Type | RECESSED DRIVE WITH SLOT |
| Body Length | 1.820 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.75 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 6120.0 MINIMUM AND 9720.0 MAXIMUM |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.216 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Cubic Measure | 0.180 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TURRET |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 6120.0 MINIMUM AND 9720.0 MAXIMUM |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 85.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 430321-4 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 430321-4 | 5/9 Secondary reference L3harris Technologies, Inc. Dba Harris Corp Div Antenna Products |
NSN 5905-01-148-3246 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2590-01-598-9931. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-01-148-3246: Maximum Running Torque: 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 28.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION. 26 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.