The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-282-0894, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.. Government technical data includes 19 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-282-0894 |
| Primary Part Number | 1240X-500 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.083 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.200 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.185 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.105 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.045 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.210 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -0.25 TO 0.25 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1240X-500 PRIMARY | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 713165-5 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic |
NSN 5905-01-282-0894 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-282-0894 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1240X-500 (Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.).
Key specifications for 1240X-500: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.083 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 19 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.