The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-267-3884, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Precision Electronics Corporation. Government technical data includes 29 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-267-3884 |
| Primary Part Number | C8909-5-501C |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Precision Electronics Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 117.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.266 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| First Flat Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | REAR-BOTTOM |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF AND SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.433 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 338.0 MAXIMUM |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Cubic Measure | 3.310 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| C8909-5-501C | Precision Electronics Corporation (CAN) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C8909-5-501C | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5905PL0911292 | 6/9 Informative reference only Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index |
NSN 5905-01-267-3884 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Precision Electronics Corporation, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-267-3884 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: C8909-5-501C (Precision Electronics Corporation).
Key specifications for C8909-5-501C: Body Diameter: 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION. 29 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.