The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-200-1391, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-200-1391 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 15.1 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) AND STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Switch Type | SENSITIVE |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 90.0 MINIMUM |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Precious Material and Location | SWITCH CONTACTS SILVER |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -3.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | SINGLE POLE, DOUBLE THROW, THREE POSITIONS MAINTAINED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 7 TURRET |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 90.0 MINIMUM |
| Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps | 8.000 DC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 997-0149 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-200-1391 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-489-5558. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-01-200-1391: Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 15.1 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Switch Voltage Rating in Volts: 28.0; Section Quantity: 1. 22 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.