The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-012-3764, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-012-3764 |
| Primary Part Number | 72PM79-0 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 5.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 125.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Terminal Length | 0.110 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Body Width | 0.380 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.400 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance Per Section in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | REAR END |
| Center to Center Distance Between Center Terminal and Outside Terminal | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH DRIVE WITH SLOT-HOLE |
| Body Length | 0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 280.0 NOMINAL |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | CONTINUOUS MOTION |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 360.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power | 70.0 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 |
|---|---|
| 72PM79-0 | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA) |
| 72PMR5MEG-79C | Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3389F-P32-505 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 72PMR5 MEG-79A | 5/9 Secondary reference Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp. |
| 311-1257-00 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-012-3764 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-012-3764 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 72PM79-0 (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.), 72PMR5MEG-79C (Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.).
Key specifications for 72PM79-0: Overall Height: 0.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 5.0 MEGOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power: 125.0 SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1. 22 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.