The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-189-9211, 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20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-189-9211 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.000 OHMS ALL SECTIONS |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 4 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.165 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Location | DUAL INLINE |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.880 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 280.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -1.0 TO 1.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 16 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 85.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1604D-410-101 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1604D-410-101 | 5/9 Secondary reference Vamistor/weston Div of Vamistor Corp of Tennessee Inc |
| 7104D-410-101 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 7104D-410-101 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Bourns Inc |
NSN 5905-01-189-9211 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-189-9211: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Overall Height: 0.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.000 OHMS ALL SECTIONS; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 ALL SECTIONS. 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.