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RC42-120UKResistor,fixed,composition

Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation · NSN 5905-00-279-1971 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-279-1971 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-279-1971. Primary manufacturer part number: RC42-120UK.
Features
  • Resistor,fixed,composition — FSC 5905
  • Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
  • Body Length: 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating in Watts: 2.000 FREE AIR
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power: 70.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED
  • Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,fixed,composition, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-279-1971, 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 Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-279-1971
Primary Part NumberRC42-120UK
Item NameResistor,fixed,composition
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Body Length0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating in Watts2.000 FREE AIR
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power70.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Body Diameter0.318 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power130.0
Electrical Resistance120.000 OHMS
Resistance Tolerance in Percent-10.000 TO 10.000
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-11 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-472-3470 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,composition
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RC42-120UK Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation (USA)
RC42GF121K Rockwell W S Co (USA)
RC42GF121K Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
99003873 Thales Las France SAS (FRA)
MILR11 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
745-5614-00 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
99003873 Thales Deutschland Gmbh (DEU)
Related Parts
5905-00-472-3470INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,COMPOSITION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-279-1971?

NSN 5905-00-279-1971 is a Resistor,fixed,composition, manufactured by Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-279-1971?

NSN 5905-00-279-1971 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: RC42-120UK (Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation), RC42GF121K (Rockwell W S Co), RC42GF121K (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 99003873 (Thales Las France SAS), MILR11 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-279-1971?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-279-1971: 5905-00-472-3470. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RC42-120UK?

Key specifications for RC42-120UK: Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END; Body Length: 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Power Dissipation Rating in Watts: 2.000 FREE AIR; Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED. 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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