FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-659-5583, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5905-01-659-5583
Item Name
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
FSC / FSG
5905 / 59 — Resistor
Status
ACTIVE
Switch Voltage Rating in Volts
120.0
Body Style
RECTANGULAR BUSHING MOUNTED
Body Width
1.13 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Height
1.13 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft Style
ROUND, FLATTED
Body Length
1.5 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Switch Type
ROTARY
Mounting Bushing Length
0.44 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps
4.3 AC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
6204
3/9Design control — primary reference
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. Dba Leviton
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 5905 — Resistor
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5905-00-000-0136
RESISTOR NETWORK,FIXED,FILM
5905-00-000-0488
5905-00-000-0488 · Item name not on file
5905-00-000-8809
5905-00-000-8809 · Item name not on file
5905-00-000-8833
5905-00-000-8833 · Item name not on file
5905-00-000-9526
5905-00-000-9526 · Item name not on file
5905-00-001-1342
5905-00-001-1342 · Item name not on file
5905-00-001-1573
5905-00-001-1573 · Item name not on file
5905-00-001-2059
5905-00-001-2059 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5905-01-659-5583?
NSN 5905-01-659-5583 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 5905-01-659-5583?
Key specifications for 5905-01-659-5583: Switch Voltage Rating in Volts: 120.0; Body Style: RECTANGULAR BUSHING MOUNTED; Body Width: 1.13 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Height: 1.13 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5905-01-659-5583 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.