The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-078-2809, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Cts Corp Electromechanical Div. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-078-2809 |
| Primary Part Number | 2700-0017 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Cts Corp Electromechanical Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.953 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Position | ANY POSITION OF ROTATIONAL TRAVEL |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 85.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED |
| First Flat Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Terminal Location | RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, FLATTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.812 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.938 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 0.5 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | PUSH-PULL |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent | -30.0 TO 30.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | SINGLE POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Flat Height | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2700-0017 PRIMARY | Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2700-0017 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cts Corp |
NSN 5905-01-078-2809 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Cts Corp Electromechanical Div, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-078-2809 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2700-0017 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-310-3063. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2700-0017: Body Diameter: 0.953 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Position: ANY POSITION OF ROTATIONAL TRAVEL; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 10.0 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 29 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.