The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-231-6539, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Alert Stamping & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Dba Paul S Blanch. Government technical data includes 18 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-231-6539 |
| Primary Part Number | 3856H-282-253A |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Alert Stamping & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Dba Paul S Blanch |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 25.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| 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 | 1350.0 NOMINAL |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3856H-282-253A PRIMARY | Alert Stamping & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Dba Paul S Blanch (USA) |
NSN 5905-01-231-6539 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Alert Stamping & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Dba Paul S Blanch, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-231-6539 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3856H-282-253A (Alert Stamping & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Dba Paul S Blanch).
Key specifications for 3856H-282-253A: Body Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 25.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 18 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.