The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-260-7202, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Sprague Inc. Government technical data includes 30 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 | 5905-01-260-7202 |
| Primary Part Number | 162-20K |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Sprague Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Lateral Runout | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.0935 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.30 TO 0.30 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.010 INCHES IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.80 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 20.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.003 INCHES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.00 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Pilot Diameter Runout | 0.003 INCHES IN |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Shaft Radial Play | 0.003 INCHES IN |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Function Conformity Per Section | SINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 162-20K PRIMARY | Vishay Sprague Inc (USA) |
NSN 5905-01-260-7202 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Vishay Sprague Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-260-7202 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 162-20K (Vishay Sprague Inc).
Key specifications for 162-20K: Maximum Running Torque: 0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lateral Runout: 0.005 INCHES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 30 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.