The Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-249-5486, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-249-5486 |
| Item Name | Resistor,fixed,wire Wound |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Resistance Tolerance in Percent | -1.000 TO 1.000 |
| Body Diameter | 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance | 168.400 OHMS |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Terminal Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | RADIAL TERMINAL EACH END |
| Power Dissipation Rating in Watts | 2.500 FREE AIR |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 80.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power | 150.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RX1 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
NSN 5905-00-249-5486 is a Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-542-7717, 5905-00-781-9273, 5905-01-061-7045. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-249-5486: Resistance Tolerance in Percent: -1.000 TO 1.000; Body Diameter: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance: 168.400 OHMS; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED. 11 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.