The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-163-8680, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-163-8680 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 25.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.124 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.126 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Terminal Length | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -250.0 TO 250.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLAT, UNDERCUT |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 4.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.05 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 294.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -15.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 297.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.175 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.180 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 55.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.204 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.206 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 18D05430C02 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Motorola Communications Group Parts Dept Div of Motorola Inc |
NSN 5905-01-163-8680 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-163-8680: Maximum Running Torque: 3.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 28.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 25.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 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.