The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-217-8513, 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 21 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-217-8513 |
| Primary Part Number | 46-16-4102 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Kikusui Intl Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 50.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 16.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Body Height | 11.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 50.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| 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 |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| 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 | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 46-16-4102 PRIMARY | Kikusui Intl Corp (USA) |
| RG161P20SB100K | Hokuriku Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (JPN) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RG161P20SB100K | 5/9 Secondary reference Hokuriku Denki Kougyo |
NSN 5905-01-217-8513 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Kikusui Intl Corp, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-217-8513 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 46-16-4102 (Kikusui Intl Corp), RG161P20SB100K (Hokuriku Electric Industry Co., Ltd.).
Key specifications for 46-16-4102: Maximum Running Torque: 50.00 CENTIMETER-GRAMS CM; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 150.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 21 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.