The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-168-9833, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-168-9833 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 250.0 |
| 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 |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Contact Arm Electrical Off Position | FULLY CW |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.3 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.440 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | SINGLE POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 320.0 NOMINAL |
| Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps | 1.000 AC/DC |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 55.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4602-05-0302 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Wavetek U S Inc Div of Wavetek Corp |
| QR6575 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cts Corp |
NSN 5905-01-168-9833 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-168-9833: Body Diameter: 0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Switch Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0. 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.