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KM9578Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Cts Corp Electromechanical Div · NSN 5905-00-962-4722 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-962-4722 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-962-4722. Primary manufacturer part number: KM9578.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Length: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.25 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 5 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 55.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Switch Type: ROTARY
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-962-4722, 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 Electromechanical Div. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-962-4722
Primary Part NumberKM9578
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp Electromechanical Div
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts0.25 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity5 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power55.0 SINGLE SECTION
Switch TypeROTARY
Device Design TypeNONTURN AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power85.0 SINGLE SECTION
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Switch Contact ArrangementSINGLE POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED
Nonturn Device Radius0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedSWITCH
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Operating PositionSTART OF ROTATION
Electrical Resistance Per Section250.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg320.0 NOMINAL
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Overall Diameter1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Switch Current Type and Rating in Amps3.000 AC
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Shaft StyleROUND
Body Length0.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation300.0 NOMINAL
Switch Voltage Rating in Volts125.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5340-00-420-0727332-51 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
Cummins Power Generation Inc.
3120-00-448-671933251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing,sleeve
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp Div Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
3020-00-490-54785103347 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pulley,groove
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc
5330-01-052-232333251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo
5330-01-104-807533-251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket,oil Base
Thermo King Corporation Dba Phoenix Global Distirbution.
5355-01-124-66632024-0003 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dial,scale
Aeropanel, Llc
5962-01-152-542433251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,linear
Cadillac Gage Textron Inc.
5340-01-208-33993325-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,door,flush
Attwood Corp
2910-01-449-765833251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Actuator,electro-Mechanical,line
Jetco Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
KM9578 Cts Corp (USA)
2100-0318 Hewlett-Packard Centre De Competences France (FRA)
33251 Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div (USA)
KM9578 PRIMARY Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA)
GC45-250K Cts Corp (USA)
2100-0318 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-420-0727INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
332-51
3120-00-448-6719INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,SLEEVE
33251
3020-00-490-5478INTERCHANGEABLE
PULLEY,GROOVE
5103347
5330-01-052-2323INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
33251
5330-01-104-8075INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET,OIL BASE
33-251
5355-01-124-6663INTERCHANGEABLE
DIAL,SCALE
2024-0003
5962-01-152-5424INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR
33251
5340-01-208-3399INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,DOOR,FLUSH
3325-1
2910-01-449-7658INTERCHANGEABLE
ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-MECHANICAL,LINE
33251

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-962-4722?

NSN 5905-00-962-4722 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp Electromechanical Div, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-962-4722?

NSN 5905-00-962-4722 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: KM9578 (Cts Corp), 2100-0318 (Hewlett-Packard Centre De Competences France), 33251 (Cts Corp in Texas Dba Cts Electronics Corp Brownsville Div), KM9578 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div), GC45-250K (Cts Corp) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-962-4722?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5905-00-962-4722: 5340-00-420-0727, 3120-00-448-6719, 3020-00-490-5478 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of KM9578?

Key specifications for KM9578: Overall Length: 1.844 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Length: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Type: SINGLE SHAFT; Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 0.25 HEAT SINK SINGLE SECTION. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-962-4722 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-962-4722 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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