The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-211-7720, 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30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-211-7720 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Operating Position | ANY POSITION OF ROTATIONAL TRAVEL |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 30.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.219 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.281 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Terminal Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Body Width | 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.469 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.531 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.766 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.828 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 48.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | PUSH |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 17002-03 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 17002-03 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Thales Training & Simulation Inc |
| 389S252/BJM-22C111SS | 5/9 Secondary reference Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
NSN 5905-01-211-7720 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-211-7720: Maximum Running Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Operating Position: ANY POSITION OF ROTATIONAL TRAVEL; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 2.5 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 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.