The Resistor,fixed,film, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-780-8974, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-00-780-8974 |
| Item Name | Resistor,fixed,film |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Resistance Tolerance in Percent | -20.000 TO 20.000 |
| Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -500.0/-250.0 |
| Body Diameter | 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Resistance | 6.000 MEGOHMS |
| Inclosure Type | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius | -55.0 TO 105.0 |
| Style Designator | AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END |
| Power Dissipation Rating in Watts | 0.500 FREE AIR |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 25.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HSD6MEGPORM20PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference Insilco Corp Acic Div |
| HSD6MEGPORM20PCT | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 587637 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-00-780-8974 is a Resistor,fixed,film, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2815-01-617-2787. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-00-780-8974: Resistance Tolerance in Percent: -20.000 TO 20.000; Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -500.0/-250.0; Body Diameter: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Electrical Resistance: 6.000 MEGOHMS. 13 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.