The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-266-1280, 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21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-266-1280 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.287 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.287 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Actuator Type | RECESSED DRIVE WITH SLOT |
| Body Length | 0.244 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Cubic Measure | 0.020 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 311-2234-00 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 89300523 | 5/9 Secondary reference Thales Air Defence |
NSN 5905-01-266-1280 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-266-1280: Maximum Running Torque: 5.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Bearing Type: SLEEVE. 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.