The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-182-1540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.. Government technical data includes 29 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-182-1540 |
| Primary Part Number | 89PR1K 3/8W |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 1.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.165 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.375 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 5400.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.0356 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 5400.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 89PR1K 3/8W | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 102181 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Systron-Donner Corp Microwave/instrument Div |
| 102181 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Emcore Corporation Div Concord Division |
NSN 5905-01-182-1540 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-182-1540 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 89PR1K 3/8W (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4310-01-192-8292, 4820-01-192-9555, 4310-01-216-3947. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 89PR1K 3/8W: Maximum Running Torque: 8.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 1.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 29 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.