The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-172-3814, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-172-3814 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.769 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.901 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.234 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.266 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.046 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.078 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.407 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Bearing Type | BALL SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINAL SURFACES SILVER |
| Cubic Measure | 0.259 CUBIC INCHES |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6056-0138 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Genrad Inc |
| 6056-0138 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Iet Labs Inc |
NSN 5905-01-172-3814 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-172-3814: Body Diameter: 0.769 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.901 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.234 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.266 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 20 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.