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RTW — RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON

✓ Government record, cited
— · MRO · MRO_GENERAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

RTW: RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON.

RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON. Key specifications include body_style: RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS, body_width: 0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_height: 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, body_length: 1.340 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, shaft_style: ROUND, SLOTTED, shaft_length: 0.030 INCHES MINIMUM IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5905-00-686-4059, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
MRO→ MRO_GENERAL→ RTW
NSN: 5905-00-686-4059
FSC: 5905 — Resistor
CAGE: 99957 — BOWMAR/TIC INC SUB OF BOWMAR INSTRUMENT CORP (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleRECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
body_width0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_height0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
body_length1.340 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
shaft_styleROUND, SLOTTED
shaft_length0.030 INCHES MINIMUM IN
actuator_typeSINGLE SHAFT
shaft_diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
mounting_methodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
terminal_length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
section_quantity1
features_providedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
NSN5905-00-686-4059
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON TITLE COMPONENT PN RTW MFR RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE
KEY FEATURES
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ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE PER SECTION: 50.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
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AMBIENT TEMP IN DEG CELSIUS PER SECTION AT ZERO PERCENT RATED POWER: 135.0 SINGLE SECTION
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SECTION QUANTITY: 1
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MOUNTING FACILITY QUANTITY: 2
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SHAFT DIAMETER: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BODY STYLE: RECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
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TERMINAL LENGTH: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MOUNTING METHOD: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE PER SECTION50.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
AMBIENT TEMP IN DEG CELSIUS PER SECTION AT ZERO PERCENT RATED POWER135.0 SINGLE SECTION
SECTION QUANTITY1
MOUNTING FACILITY QUANTITY2
SHAFT DIAMETER0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY STYLERECTANGULAR W/MOUNTING HOLES/SLOTS
TERMINAL LENGTH0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MOUNTING METHODUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
BODY WIDTH0.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY HEIGHT0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 3
236P1-500Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Design control — primary reference
8954937-53Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
44-2-1-500Same NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is RTW?
RTW is a RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON. It is classified as a MRO (MRO_GENERAL).
What parts can replace RTW?
There are 3 known substitutes for RTW: 236P1-500, 8954937-53, 44-2-1-500. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for RTW?
RTW is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5905-00-686-4059. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.