242E1205

Wire Wound Fixed Resistor

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242E1205
Federal Supply Group
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Federal Supply Classification
5905 Resistor
National Stock Number
5905-00-021-6848
Item Name Code
00010
Assigment Date
05/10/1968 (58 years ago)

A resistor whose ohmic value cannot be adjusted or varied. The resistance element consists of high resistance wire (or ribbon) either wound on an insulated form or constructed so as to be self supporting. Opposition to the flow of current is an inherent property of the resistance wire and is manifest by the heat dissipation in the resistor. Excludes:suppressor,ignition interference.

The body diameter is 0.203 inches. The Wire Wound Fixed Resistor NSN 5905000216848.

Characteristics

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Terminal Type
Wire lead
Reliability Indicator
Not established
Inclosure Method
Encapsulated
Temperature Range Of Temperature Coefficient In Degrees Celsius
-55 to 350
Ambient Temperature In Degrees Celsius At Zero Percent Rated Power
340
Ambient Temperature In Degrees Celsius At Full Rated Power
40
Resistance Tolerance In Percent
-5 to 5
Electrical Resistance
12 ohms
Temperature Coefficient Of Resistance In Parts Per Million Per Degrees Celsius
-60 /+60
Body Diameter
0.203 inches
Body Length
0.531 inches
Power Dissipation Rating In Watts
3 free air
Style Designator
Axial terminal each end

Classification Data

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Type of Item Identification
1 - Full descriptive item identification
Source of Supply
S9E - Defense supply center columbus, columbus, oh 43218
Demilitarization
A - Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.
Criticality
X - The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Federal Item Identification Guide
A001A0
Precious Metals Indicator
U - Precious metal content is unknown
Pseudo Item Name Code
0000010
Hazardous Material Indicator
N - Indicates there is no data in the hmirs and the nsn is in a fsc not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.
Schedule B Code
8533390080

Freight Information

Comprehensive freight classifications, shipping codes, and handling specifications for domestic and international transport compliance.

Major Organizational Entity
TX
National Motor Freight Classification Item Number
062960
National Motor Freight Classification Sub-Item Number
X
Uniform Freight Classification Item Number
35140
National Motor Freight Class Rating
P - 77.5
Water Commodity
658 - Electrical appliances, small
Type of Cargo
Z - No special type of cargo code applicable
Special Hand
9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
Air Dimension
A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity
HZ -
National Motor Freight Description
reostats/parts noi

FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5905-00-021-6848?
The FSCG of the NSN 5905-00-021-6848 is 5905
Does the NSN 5905-00-021-6848 have a Schedule B code assigned?
Yes, the Schedule B code is 8533390080
Does NSN 5905-00-021-6848 require demilitarization?
Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.
Does NSN 5905-00-021-6848 contain precious materials?
Precious metal content is unknown
Does NSN 5905-00-021-6848 contain hazardous materials?
Indicates there is no data in the hmirs and the nsn is in a fsc not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.
When the NSN 5905-00-021-6848 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?
It was assigned 58 years ago, on Fri, May 10, 1968
What is the length of 5905-00-021-6848?
0.531 inches
Who is the manufacturer of 5905-00-021-6848?
Sprague Electric Company

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