The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-856-1179, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Measurement Specialties, Inc.. Government technical data includes 21 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5905-00-856-1179 |
| Primary Part Number | 41S2 |
| Item Name | Resistor,thermal |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Measurement Specialties, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 0.0 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 50.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 100.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.016 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -10.0 TO 10.0 ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS |
| Terminal Length | 1.375 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 28.5 KILOHMS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 4.02 KILOHMS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 910.0 OHMS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Body Outside Diameter | 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | ROD |
| Power Dissipation Constant in Milliwatts Per Deg Celsius | 3.0 |
| Zero Power Resistance | 10.000 KILOHMS |
| Thermal Time Constant in Seconds | 16.0 |
| Zero Power Resistance Tolerance in Percent at Reference Temp | -10.0 TO 10.0 |
| Maximum Operating Temp | 150.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Zero Power Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Percent Per Deg Celsius | -3.80 |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5905-00-856-1179 is a Resistor,thermal, manufactured by Measurement Specialties, Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-00-856-1179 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 29F143 (Measurement Specialties, Inc.), 41S2 (Measurement Specialties, Inc.).
Key specifications for 41S2: Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 0.0 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 50.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 100.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED. 21 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.