The Splice,conductor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-01-277-0533, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Penn-Union Corp Div Penn-Union Corp. Government technical data includes 5 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5940-01-277-0533 |
| Primary Part Number | BBCU-3/0 |
| Item Name | Splice,conductor |
| FSC / FSG | 5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips |
| Manufacturer | Penn-Union Corp Div Penn-Union Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated | 000 AWG |
| Basic Shape Style | CRIMP |
| Electrical Insulation Feature | UNINSULATED |
| Conductor Accommodation Type | STRAIGHT BARREL ALL ENDS |
| Material | COPPER OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BBCU-3/0 PRIMARY | Penn-Union Corp Div Penn-Union Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| YS27 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Burndy Llc |
| DPC-17 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CTL-3/0 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ilsco Corp |
| CU30 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Abb Installation Products Inc |
| VHS-3/0 | 5/9 Secondary reference Square D Co Leeds Mfg Plant |
| YS27 | 5/9 Secondary reference Souriau Usa, Inc. Dba Souriau Usa Inc |
NSN 5940-01-277-0533 is a Splice,conductor, manufactured by Penn-Union Corp Div Penn-Union Corp, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
NSN 5940-01-277-0533 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BBCU-3/0 (Penn-Union Corp Div Penn-Union Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-681-5273. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for BBCU-3/0: Overall Length: 3.125 INCHES IN; Maximum Conductor Size Accommodated: 000 AWG; Basic Shape Style: CRIMP; Electrical Insulation Feature: UNINSULATED. 5 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.