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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

72XR5K-27CResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. · NSN 5905-00-556-2944 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-556-2944 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-556-2944. Primary manufacturer part number: 72XR5K-27C.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Length: 0.180 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Section Quantity: 1
  • Body Style: RECTANGULAR
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PIN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Features Provided: NONMETALLIC SHAFT
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-556-2944, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-556-2944
Primary Part Number72XR5K-27C
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.
StatusACTIVE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Length0.180 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Section Quantity1
Body StyleRECTANGULAR
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PIN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power125.0 SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedNONMETALLIC SHAFT
Terminal LocationRIGHT ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS
Electrical Resistance Per Section5.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Center to Center Distance Between Terminal Rows0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg360.0 NOMINAL
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Width0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCONTINUOUS MOTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeFLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation262.0 NOMINAL
Body Height0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Body Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
3020-00-093-7786 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
5120-00-277-4249 INTERCHANGEABLE
Replacer,valve Key
4810-01-051-544972270 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,linear,directional Control
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Sterer Engineering Div Valve & Actuator
5905-01-184-6443311-1238-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Tektronix, Inc.
5305-01-317-553672270 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,socket Head
H-K Connecticut Holding Company
6140-01-681-059072270 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,storage
Welch Allyn, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
72XR5K-27C Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
311-1238-00 Spacelabs-Hillsboro Operations Squibb Vitatek Inc (USA)
72X27-0-502K Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
72-27-0 Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA)
Related Parts
3020-00-093-7786INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
5120-00-277-4249INTERCHANGEABLE
REPLACER,VALVE KEY
4810-01-051-5449INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
72270
5905-01-184-6443INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
311-1238-00
5305-01-317-5536INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD
72270
6140-01-681-0590INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
72270

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-556-2944?

NSN 5905-00-556-2944 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp., classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-556-2944?

NSN 5905-00-556-2944 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 72XR5K-27C (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 311-1238-00 (Spacelabs-Hillsboro Operations Squibb Vitatek Inc), 72X27-0-502K (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 72-27-0 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-556-2944?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5905-00-556-2944: 3020-00-093-7786, 5120-00-277-4249, 4810-01-051-5449 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 72XR5K-27C?

Key specifications for 72XR5K-27C: Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Length: 0.180 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Section Quantity: 1; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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