The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-339-6491, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-339-6491 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Body Diameter | 1.032 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Operating Position | ANY POSITION OF ROTATIONAL TRAVEL |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 KILOHMS 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 | 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shaft Bearing Type | SLEEVE |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.515 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.547 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| First Flat Length | 0.562 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | REAR-BOTTOM |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF AND PANEL SEAL AND SHAFT SEAL AND SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.844 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.906 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-R-94/5 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Body Length | 0.468 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 128.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | PUSH-PULL |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 330.0 MINIMUM AND 340.0 MAXIMUM |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.313 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.437 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-R-94/5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RV4SBYFD502C | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-94/5 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-339-6491 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-339-6491: Maximum Running Torque: 6.00 INCH-OUNCES IN; Body Diameter: 1.032 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Operating Position: ANY POSITION OF ROTATIONAL TRAVEL; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0. 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.