The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-072-4212, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Electrodynamics Inc Div L3harris Electrodynamics Inc. Government technical data includes 11 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-072-4212 |
| Primary Part Number | MS4-50000HMS |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Electrodynamics Inc Div L3harris Electrodynamics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.25 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 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 |
|---|---|
| MS4-50000HMS PRIMARY | Electrodynamics Inc Div L3harris Electrodynamics Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MS4-50000HMS | 5/9 Secondary reference Minelco Inc Sub of Talley Industries Inc |
NSN 5905-00-072-4212 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Electrodynamics Inc Div L3harris Electrodynamics Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-072-4212 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MS4-50000HMS (Electrodynamics Inc Div L3harris Electrodynamics Inc).
Key specifications for MS4-50000HMS: Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Shaft Diameter: 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: THREADED STUD(S). 11 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.