The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-316-8946, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-316-8946 |
| Primary Part Number | 579R898H10 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.860 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.900 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Lateral Runout | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 30.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.2495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2498 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.20 TO 0.20 SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft End Play | 0.005 INCHES IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | LONGITUDINALLY POSITIONED ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.480 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.520 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.980 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.020 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 96.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Shaft Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 3600.0 MINIMUM AND 3610.0 MAXIMUM |
| Pilot Diameter Runout | 0.002 INCHES IN |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bearing Type | SLEEVE SHAFT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 579R898H10 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 579R898H10 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3500S-D55-303 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-316-8946 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-316-8946 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 579R898H10 (Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp).
Key specifications for 579R898H10: Maximum Running Torque: 0.60 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 0.860 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.900 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Lateral Runout: 0.005 INCHES IN. 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.