The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-538-2152, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bourns Inc. Government technical data includes 18 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-01-538-2152 |
| Primary Part Number | 3059L-1-501 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bourns Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.300 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.330 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Lateral Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.036 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.070 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 70.0 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 WIRE LEAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3059L-1-501 PRIMARY | Bourns Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILR22097-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-538-2152 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bourns Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-538-2152 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3059L-1-501 (Bourns Inc).
Key specifications for 3059L-1-501: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 500.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS. 18 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.