The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-168-6522, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-168-6522 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Operating Position | END OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.500 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 AND 28.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Precious Material | GOLD AND SILVER |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Body Width | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | RIGHT-LEFT ADJACENT SIDES |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 64.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 240.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACT SURFACES GOLD AND CONTACT SURFACES SILVER |
| Cubic Measure | 0.379 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 |
|---|---|
| 86A2DB24C12/R71 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-168-6522 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-168-6522: Maximum Running Torque: 2.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Operating Position: END OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.500 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.