The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-104-3476, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Measurement Specialties, Inc.. Government technical data includes 17 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-104-3476 |
| Primary Part Number | 42S18 |
| Item Name | Resistor,thermal |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Measurement Specialties, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.016 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Outside Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Current Rating | 25.00 AMPERES |
| Reference Temp in Deg Celsius | 25.0 |
| Style Designator | ROD |
| Power Dissipation Constant in Milliwatts Per Deg Celsius | 2.5 |
| Zero Power Resistance | 20.000 KILOHMS |
| Thermal Time Constant in Seconds | 20.0 |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Zero Power Resistance Tolerance in Percent at Reference Temp | -10.0 TO 10.0 |
| Maximum Operating Temp | 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| Maximum Power Dissipation Rating | 2.00 WATTS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 42S18 PRIMARY | Measurement Specialties, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2553856-3 | 5/1 Secondary reference Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International |
| QB42L5 | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corporation Dba Baxter Biotech Div Transfusion Therapies |
| 42S18 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-104-3476 is a Resistor,thermal, manufactured by Measurement Specialties, Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-104-3476 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 42S18 (Measurement Specialties, Inc.).
Key specifications for 42S18: Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Terminal Diameter: 0.016 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Length: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Outside Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 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.