The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-167-8455, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-167-8455 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.0 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 | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.20 TO 0.20 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Length | 0.470 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.530 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Width | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.300 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.330 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -70.0 TO 70.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.700 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.900 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.036 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.080 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 7918.0 MINIMUM AND 7922.0 MAXIMUM |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.078 CUBIC INCHES |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 115-2343 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-167-8455 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4420-01-306-6440. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-01-167-8455: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 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.