The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-243-8257, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Dbx Inc. Government technical data includes 25 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-243-8257 |
| Primary Part Number | 070032-00 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Dbx Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.629 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 95.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Terminal Length | 0.157 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | +0.0 TO 1000.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.173 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows | 0.157 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 32.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.346 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 270.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 40.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 070032-00 PRIMARY | Dbx Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 50K | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Dbx Inc |
| PT15-LB-50K | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Dbx Inc |
NSN 5905-01-243-8257 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Dbx Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-243-8257 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 070032-00 (Dbx Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6625-01-565-0474. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 070032-00: Maximum Running Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.629 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 50.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 95.0 SINGLE SECTION. 25 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.