The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-233-1200, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-233-1200 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 3.75 OHMS ALL SECTIONS |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 280.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Section Quantity | 2 |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 4 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/SLIDE CONTROL |
| Longitudinal Actuator Effective Electrical Stroke Length | 20.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | SLOT |
| Body Width | 7.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 5.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | FRONT-REAR LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Actuator Type | SLIDER |
| Body Length | 20.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2000.0 FREE AIR ALL SECTIONS |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 885.080 CUBIC INCHES |
| Longitudinal Actuator Travel | 20.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 BINDING POST |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.250 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BB6-4117 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rex Rheostat and Co Inc |
NSN 5905-01-233-1200 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-233-1200: Overall Height: 5.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 3.75 OHMS ALL SECTIONS; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 280.0 ALL SECTIONS; Section Quantity: 2. 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.