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MFB255Resistor,fixed,wire Wound

Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5905-00-283-5912 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-283-5912 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-283-5912. Primary manufacturer part number: MFB255.
Features
  • Resistor,fixed,wire Wound — FSC 5905
  • Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
  • Body Diameter: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Length: 0.516 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating in Watts: 2.500 FREE AIR
  • Terminal Type: FERRULE
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power: 110.0
  • Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power: 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-283-5912, 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 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-283-5912
Primary Part NumberMFB255
Item NameResistor,fixed,wire Wound
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Body Diameter1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.516 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating in Watts2.500 FREE AIR
Terminal TypeFERRULE
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power110.0
Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Test Data Document81350-JANR29 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.).
Body Length4.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Resistance Tolerance in Percent-0.500 TO 0.500
Electrical Resistance2.500 MEGOHMS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5905-00-086-1921 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-100-9048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-101-0743 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-101-0745 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-101-0746 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-101-0754 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-101-0755 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-101-0757 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-191-4935 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5905-00-191-4936 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MFB255 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MFB255 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
N16R77611-2991 Department of the Navy (USA)
MIL-PRF-29 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JANR29 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3350-479300-8615 Department of the Air Force (USA)
MFB255 Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-086-1921INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-100-9048INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-101-0743INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-101-0745INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-101-0746INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-101-0754INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-101-0755INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-101-0757INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-191-4935INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-191-4936INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-191-4939INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-501-9146INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-283-5912?

NSN 5905-00-283-5912 is a Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, manufactured by Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-283-5912?

NSN 5905-00-283-5912 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MFB255 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MFB255 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), N16R77611-2991 (Department of the Navy), MIL-PRF-29 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JANR29 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-283-5912?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-283-5912: 5905-00-086-1921, 5905-00-100-9048, 5905-00-101-0743 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MFB255?

Key specifications for MFB255: Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END; Body Diameter: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Length: 0.516 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Power Dissipation Rating in Watts: 2.500 FREE AIR. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-283-5912 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-283-5912 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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