The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-238-1463, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Woodward, Inc.. Government technical data includes 6 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 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-238-1463 |
| Primary Part Number | 1655-159 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Woodward, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5905-01-238-1463 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Woodward, Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-238-1463 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 1655-159 (Woodward, Inc.), 82561-4 (Woodward, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-476-9571. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1655-159: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED; Features Provided: HUMIDITY PROOF. 6 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.