The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-217-5158, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-217-5158 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 175.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.078 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.192 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 0.523 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.036 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL 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 |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 8640.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.049 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CLUTCH |
| Test Data Document | 80020-416684 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 8640.0 NOMINAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 416684-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 205-207-20K | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-217-5158 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-217-5158: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 29 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.