The Resistor,variable,hybrid, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-165-0668, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Penny & Giles Aerospace Limited. Government technical data includes 26 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-165-0668 |
| Primary Part Number | D40801 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,hybrid |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Penny & Giles Aerospace Limited |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL FRICTION MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.25 TO 0.25 SINGLE SECTION |
| Longitudinal Actuator Effective Electrical Stroke Length | 9.842 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP |
| Thread Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -125.0 TO 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, THREADED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.02 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Longitudinal Actuator Travel | 9.842 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Function Conformity Per Section | SINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 20.0 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 |
|---|---|
| D40801 PRIMARY | Penny & Giles Aerospace Limited (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D40801 | 5/9 Secondary reference Penny & Giles Controls Limited Div Penny & Giles Controls Ltd |
| D40801 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Penny & Giles Controls Ltd |
NSN 5905-01-165-0668 is a Resistor,variable,hybrid, manufactured by Penny & Giles Aerospace Limited, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-165-0668 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: D40801 (Penny & Giles Aerospace Limited).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2540-01-196-5508. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for D40801: Body Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 85.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 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.