The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-216-6596, 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 26 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-216-6596 |
| Primary Part Number | 48-31-3500 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Kikusui Intl Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 300.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 3.75 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 8.9 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Body Height | 9.53 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 300.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -200.0 TO 200.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 2.54 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 2.54 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Body Length | 6.3 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 5.1 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.3 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 200.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 200.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 50.0 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 |
|---|---|
| TM64K2PHB50K | Teikoku Tsushin Kogyo Co.,ltd. (JPN) |
| 48-31-3500 PRIMARY | Kikusui Intl Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TM64K2PHB50K | 5/9 Secondary reference Teikoku Tsushin Corporation |
NSN 5905-01-216-6596 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Kikusui Intl Corp, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-216-6596 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: TM64K2PHB50K (Teikoku Tsushin Kogyo Co.,ltd.), 48-31-3500 (Kikusui Intl Corp).
Key specifications for 48-31-3500: Maximum Running Torque: 300.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 26 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.