The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-218-2285, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Burke Products Inc. Government technical data includes 28 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-218-2285 |
| Primary Part Number | A-2175 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Burke Products Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Undercut Length | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS ALL SECTIONS |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Undercut Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -250.0 TO 250.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, STEPPED |
| Actuator Type | DUAL CONCENTRIC |
| Shaft Length | 1.580 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.980 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 80.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.65 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 280.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A-2175 PRIMARY | Burke Products Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4015719 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International |
| BF31231 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cts Corp Berne Div Thick Film Products Group |
NSN 5905-01-218-2285 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Burke Products Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-218-2285 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A-2175 (Burke Products Inc).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6505-01-536-2704, 7690-01-595-5107. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A-2175: Maximum Running Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Undercut Length: 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 28 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.