The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-073-5731, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Cae Usa Inc.. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-073-5731 |
| Primary Part Number | R51-5 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Cae Usa Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Running Torque | 0.70 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Function Characteristic Per Section | SINGLE SECTION LINEAR |
| Function Conformity Tolerance Per Section | -0.25 TO 0.25 SINGLE SECTION |
| Maximum Starting Torque | 0.70 INCH-OUNCES IN |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Features Provided | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 5.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 TURRET |
| Function Conformity Per Section | SINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 30SF6397 | Es Beta, Inc Dba Betatronix Div Betatronix (USA) |
| 30SW2220 | Es Beta, Inc Dba Betatronix Div Betatronix (USA) |
| R51-5 PRIMARY | Cae Usa Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 402-7226 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
| R51-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Technical Services Company |
NSN 5905-01-073-5731 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cae Usa Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-073-5731 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 30SF6397 (Es Beta, Inc Dba Betatronix Div Betatronix), 30SW2220 (Es Beta, Inc Dba Betatronix Div Betatronix), R51-5 (Cae Usa Inc.).
Key specifications for R51-5: Maximum Running Torque: 0.70 INCH-OUNCES IN; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION; Section Quantity: 1; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED. 14 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.