The Potentiometer,mode, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-160-2983, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Contraves Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-160-2983 |
| Primary Part Number | 900887-1 |
| Item Name | Potentiometer,mode |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Contraves Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | 0.875 IN. DIAMETER IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 900887-1 PRIMARY | Contraves Inc (USA) |
| 533-2-1-502 | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 533SERVO5KPORM10PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference Vishay Sprague Inc |
NSN 5905-01-160-2983 is a Potentiometer,mode, manufactured by Contraves Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-160-2983 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 900887-1 (Contraves Inc), 533-2-1-502 (Vishay Sprague Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1615-01-661-1406. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 900887-1: General Characteristics Item Description: 0.875 IN. DIAMETER IN. 1 specification is 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.