The Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-073-6716, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Maurey Instrument Corp. Government technical data includes 19 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-073-6716 |
| Primary Part Number | 50-M272-2 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Maurey Instrument Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Wire Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.609 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 60.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 50-M272-2 | Maurey Instrument Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| APH1/2-132-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| APH1/2-132-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Data Instruments Inc |
| APH1-2 1000HMPORM20PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 412317-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-073-6716 is a Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non, manufactured by Maurey Instrument Corp, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-073-6716 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 50-M272-2 (Maurey Instrument Corp).
Key specifications for 50-M272-2: Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 19 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.