The Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-258-2405, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Prestolite Electric Inc. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-258-2405 |
| Primary Part Number | S38831 |
| Item Name | Resistor,fixed,wire Wound |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Prestolite Electric Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Resistance Tolerance in Percent | -2.000 TO 2.000 |
| Electrical Resistance | 18.000 OHMS |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Style Designator | RADIAL TERMINAL EACH END |
| Power Dissipation Rating in Watts | 1.666 FREE AIR |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 40.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power | 340.0 |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| R060038831 | Prestolite Electric Inc (USA) |
| S38831 PRIMARY | Prestolite Electric Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| R060038831 | 5/9 Secondary reference Prestolite Electric Inc |
| S38831 | 5/9 Secondary reference Prestolite Electric Inc |
NSN 5905-00-258-2405 is a Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, manufactured by Prestolite Electric Inc, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-258-2405 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: R060038831 (Prestolite Electric Inc), S38831 (Prestolite Electric Inc).
Key specifications for S38831: Resistance Tolerance in Percent: -2.000 TO 2.000; Electrical Resistance: 18.000 OHMS; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD. 10 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.