The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-150-1816, 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 30 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-150-1816 |
| Primary Part Number | 3260W-1-253 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bourns Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.075 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.172 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.165 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.050 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 3960.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.010 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Test Data Document | 86360-661C7031-02 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 3960.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3260W-1-253 PRIMARY | Bourns Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 661C7031-02-022 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-150-1816 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Bourns Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-150-1816 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3260W-1-253 (Bourns Inc).
Key specifications for 3260W-1-253: Maximum Running Torque: 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 25.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 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.