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RW56G502Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct

Mepco/electra Inc · NSN 5905-00-879-1163 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-879-1163 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-879-1163. Primary manufacturer part number: RW56G502.
Features
  • Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct — FSC 5905
  • Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power: 25.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD
  • Terminal Length: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating in Watts: 14.000 FREE AIR
  • Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED
  • Cubic Measure: 0.073 CUBIC INCHES
  • Body Diameter: 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-879-1163, 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 Mepco/electra Inc. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 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
NSN5905-00-879-1163
Primary Part NumberRW56G502
Item NameResistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMepco/electra Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power25.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Terminal Length1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating in Watts14.000 FREE AIR
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Cubic Measure0.073 CUBIC INCHES
Body Diameter0.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power350.0
Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius-55.0 TO 350.0
Body Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Resistance Tolerance in Percent-5.000 TO 5.000
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-26/4 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-26 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.).
Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-260.0 TO 260.0
Electrical Resistance5.100 KILOHMS
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5905-00-191-7698 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound
5945-00-208-4123253085-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
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2805-00-215-7177AE73D INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,poppet,engine
Wisconsin Motors, Llc
5950-00-230-83174842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,radio Frequency
Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div
2815-00-364-7381 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thrower,oil,cranksh
3439-00-426-0392W75-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Desoldering Wick
Hexacon Electric Company
5950-00-552-1672948736 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
1680-00-679-20424842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,index Scre
B/e Aerospace Inc Dba Interturbine
6685-00-689-61039425640 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,pressure,dial Indicating
Wika Holding Lp
5950-00-874-68551035-15-350 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Wilco Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RW56G502 Mepco/electra Inc (USA)
RW56V512 Ward Leonard Ct Llc (USA)
MIL-R-26/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4842 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
90J5K0 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
995-10A4842 Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing (USA)
RW56V512 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-26/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
10630266-223 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
RW56G512 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5905-00-191-7698INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5945-00-208-4123INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
253085-2
2805-00-215-7177INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,POPPET,ENGINE
AE73D
5950-00-230-8317INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,RADIO FREQUENCY
4842
2815-00-364-7381INTERCHANGEABLE
THROWER,OIL,CRANKSH
3439-00-426-0392INTERCHANGEABLE
DESOLDERING WICK
W75-5
5950-00-552-1672INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
948736
1680-00-679-2042INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,INDEX SCRE
4842
6685-00-689-6103INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING
9425640
5950-00-874-6855INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
1035-15-350
5365-00-977-3233INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINING,INSTRUMENT
5905-00-995-1679INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-879-1163?

NSN 5905-00-879-1163 is a Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct, manufactured by Mepco/electra Inc, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-879-1163?

NSN 5905-00-879-1163 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: RW56G502 (Mepco/electra Inc), RW56V512 (Ward Leonard Ct Llc), MIL-R-26/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4842 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing), 90J5K0 (Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 5905-00-879-1163?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5905-00-879-1163: 5905-00-191-7698, 5945-00-208-4123, 2805-00-215-7177 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RW56G502?

Key specifications for RW56G502: Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power: 25.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Terminal Length: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Power Dissipation Rating in Watts: 14.000 FREE AIR. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-00-879-1163 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-00-879-1163 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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