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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

12-08455-0AResistor,fixed,composition

Ballantine Laboratories Inc · NSN 5905-00-036-8859 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-036-8859 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-036-8859. Primary manufacturer part number: 12-08455-0A.
Features
  • Resistor,fixed,composition — FSC 5905
  • Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
  • Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED
  • Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD
  • Body Diameter: 0.2500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Length: 0.4062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power: 25.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,fixed,composition, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-036-8859, 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 Ballantine Laboratories Inc. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-036-8859
Primary Part Number12-08455-0A
Item NameResistor,fixed,composition
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBallantine Laboratories Inc
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Body Diameter0.2500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.4062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power25.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Terminal Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power175.0
Power Dissipation Rating in Watts0.500 FREE AIR
Electrical Resistance3.500 OHMS
Resistance Tolerance in Percent-1.000 TO 1.000
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5305-00-005-8246213-0005-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Tektronix, Inc.
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6145-00-444-12588455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Belden Wire and Cable Co Wire and Cable Office
5950-00-645-6945 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
5180-00-760-21148455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tool Kit,alignment,electronic Eq
Gc/waldom Inc
5905-00-954-3516138-059-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,pre
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
3030-01-084-24028455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belt,v
Gates Corporation
5340-01-171-10108455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Standoff,threaded,spacing
Halsit Holdings Llc Div Halsit Holdings, Llc Dba Abbatron
6230-01-190-53918455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Collar,searchlight
Carlisle & Finch Co
6625-01-363-4801 INTERCHANGEABLE
Test Set,telephone
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8455 Ballantine Laboratories Inc (USA)
12-08455-0A PRIMARY Ballantine Laboratories Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-005-8246INTERCHANGEABLE
SETSCREW
213-0005-00
7240-00-178-8286INTERCHANGEABLE
SAFETY CAN
SP205
6145-00-444-1258INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
8455
5950-00-645-6945INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
5180-00-760-2114INTERCHANGEABLE
TOOL KIT,ALIGNMENT,ELECTRONIC EQ
8455
5905-00-954-3516INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,PRE
138-059-001
3030-01-084-2402INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
8455
5340-01-171-1010INTERCHANGEABLE
STANDOFF,THREADED,SPACING
8455
6230-01-190-5391INTERCHANGEABLE
COLLAR,SEARCHLIGHT
8455
6625-01-363-4801INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,TELEPHONE
6680-01-629-4868INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,AIR VELOCITY
8455
6685-01-676-0141INTERCHANGEABLE
TESTER,SAFETY RELIEF VALVE
845-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-036-8859?

NSN 5905-00-036-8859 is a Resistor,fixed,composition, manufactured by Ballantine Laboratories Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-036-8859?

NSN 5905-00-036-8859 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 8455 (Ballantine Laboratories Inc), 12-08455-0A (Ballantine Laboratories Inc).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-036-8859?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-036-8859: 5305-00-005-8246, 7240-00-178-8286, 6145-00-444-1258 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12-08455-0A?

Key specifications for 12-08455-0A: Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Body Diameter: 0.2500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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