The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-517-9579, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-517-9579 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nonturn Device Location | AT 12 OCLOCK |
| Body Diameter | 2.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 340.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 3.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| First Flat Length | 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 40.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.828 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.440 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Maximum Stop Torque | 240.00 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 50.0 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Flat Height | 0.211 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Bushing Length | 0.328 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 25.0 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-R-2205 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| M22/05-00202FD | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-22/5 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-517-9579 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-517-9579: Nonturn Device Location: AT 12 OCLOCK; Body Diameter: 2.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 340.0 SINGLE SECTION. 27 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.