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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

X3540Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Cts Corp · NSN 5905-00-578-2927 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-578-2927 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-578-2927. Primary manufacturer part number: X3540.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
  • Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-578-2927, 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 Cts Corp. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-578-2927
Primary Part NumberX3540
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Nonturn Device Radius0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Screw Thread Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 3:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Electrical Resistance Per Section500.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg295.0 NOMINAL
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation295.0 NOMINAL
Section Quantity1
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body Diameter1.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Body Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5945-00-352-30004400867 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Agco Corp Parts Opn
5905-00-752-3361 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
X3540 Cts Corp (USA)
218T1005 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms (USA)
218T1005 Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group (USA)
B238-5008-11 Rohde & Schwarz Usa, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5945-00-352-3000INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
4400867
5905-00-752-3361INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-578-2927?

NSN 5905-00-578-2927 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-578-2927?

NSN 5905-00-578-2927 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: X3540 (Cts Corp), 218T1005 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms), 218T1005 (Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group), B238-5008-11 (Rohde & Schwarz Usa, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-578-2927?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5905-00-578-2927: 5945-00-352-3000, 5905-00-752-3361. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of X3540?

Key specifications for X3540: Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED; Mounting Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION. 27 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-578-2927 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-578-2927 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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