The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-598-7717, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is L3 Technologies, Inc.. Government technical data includes 16 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-598-7717 |
| Primary Part Number | G-6278 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | L3 Technologies, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 25.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY DELICATE |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Overall Diameter | 1.249 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | FRONT END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 5.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Cubic Measure | 2.29 CUBIC INCHES |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| G-6278 PRIMARY | L3 Technologies, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5905-01-598-7717 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-598-7717 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: G-6278 (L3 Technologies, Inc.).
Key specifications for G-6278: Overall Height: 1.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 25.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 16 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.