The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-216-6493, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Kikusui Intl Corp. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-216-6493 |
| Primary Part Number | 46-16-2502 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Kikusui Intl Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 250.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 3.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/BUSHING |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Body Width | 16.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Body Height | 17.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 250.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 10.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Body Length | 10.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 260.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 6.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | ISO M |
| Cubic Measure | 2.8875 CUBIC CENTIMETERS |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 260.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 6.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 46-16-2502 PRIMARY | Kikusui Intl Corp (USA) |
| RG161P20SB10K | Hokuriku Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (JPN) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RG161P20SB10K | 5/9 Secondary reference Hokuriku Denki Kougyo |
NSN 5905-01-216-6493 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Kikusui Intl Corp, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-216-6493 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 46-16-2502 (Kikusui Intl Corp), RG161P20SB10K (Hokuriku Electric Industry Co., Ltd.).
Key specifications for 46-16-2502: Maximum Running Torque: 250.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Overall Height: 22.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 SINGLE SECTION. 27 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.