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56-38-3Resistor,fixed,film

Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant · NSN 5905-01-018-4271 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-018-4271 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-018-4271. Primary manufacturer part number: 56-38-3.
Features
  • Resistor,fixed,film — FSC 5905
  • Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius: -55.0 TO 175.0
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0
  • Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED
  • Electrical Resistance: 38.300 OHMS
  • Reliability Indicator: ESTABLISHED
  • Body Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Power Dissipation Rating in Watts: 0.500 FREE AIR
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,fixed,film, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-018-4271, 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 Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-018-4271
Primary Part Number56-38-3
Item NameResistor,fixed,film
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant
StatusACTIVE
Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius-55.0 TO 175.0
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power175.0
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Electrical Resistance38.300 OHMS
Reliability IndicatorESTABLISHED
Body Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating in Watts0.500 FREE AIR
Body Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mil-Std-1276 Wire Lead Type DesignatorC
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent0.001
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power125.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-R-55182/6 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0
Resistance Tolerance in Percent-1.000 TO 1.000
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Test Data Document81349-MIL-R-55182 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 4
5962-00-222-4760 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
3040-00-428-61905638-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,shouldered
Cummins Inc.
4520-01-609-667856383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,space,electric
Applied Companies
5305-01-619-159856-383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,socket Head
Edmund Optics, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
56-38-3 Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant (USA)
MF7C38R3F North American Philips Corp Philips Components Discrete Products Div (USA)
RNC70H38R3FS Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-55182/6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-R-55182/6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5962-00-222-4760INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
3040-00-428-6190INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
5638-3
4520-01-609-6678INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATER,SPACE,ELECTRIC
56383
5305-01-619-1598INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD
56-383

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-018-4271?

NSN 5905-01-018-4271 is a Resistor,fixed,film, manufactured by Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-018-4271?

NSN 5905-01-018-4271 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 56-38-3 (Eaton Corp Electronic Instrumentation Div Los Angeles Plant), MF7C38R3F (North American Philips Corp Philips Components Discrete Products Div), RNC70H38R3FS (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-55182/6 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-R-55182/6 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-018-4271?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5905-01-018-4271: 5962-00-222-4760, 3040-00-428-6190, 4520-01-609-6678 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 56-38-3?

Key specifications for 56-38-3: Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius: -55.0 TO 175.0; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power: 175.0; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Electrical Resistance: 38.300 OHMS. 18 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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