The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-283-0591, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Wavetek Rf Products, Inc. Government technical data includes 22 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-283-0591 |
| Primary Part Number | 4610-15-4505 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Wavetek Rf Products, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Terminal Length | 0.580 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.624 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Body Width | 0.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Style | ROUND |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 4610-15-4505 PRIMARY | Wavetek Rf Products, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 14610-15-4505 | 5/9 Secondary reference Wavetek Rf Products, Inc |
NSN 5905-01-283-0591 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Wavetek Rf Products, Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-283-0591 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4610-15-4505 (Wavetek Rf Products, Inc).
Key specifications for 4610-15-4505: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 22 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.