The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-021-4678, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-021-4678 |
| Primary Part Number | 38-268420-1 |
| Item Name | Resistor,thermal |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Outside Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reference Temp in Deg Celsius | 25.0 |
| Style Designator | SEALED OR COATED BEAD |
| Zero Power Resistance | 30.000 KILOHMS |
| Thermal Time Constant in Seconds | 20.0 |
| Zero Power Resistance Tolerance in Percent at Reference Temp | -5.0 TO 5.0 |
| Body Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| Maximum Power Dissipation Rating | 0.80 MILLIWATTS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 38-268420-1 PRIMARY | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GA43P21 | 5/9 Secondary reference Baxter Healthcare Corporation Dba Baxter Biotech Div Transfusion Therapies |
NSN 5905-01-021-4678 is a Resistor,thermal, manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-021-4678 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 38-268420-1 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.).
Key specifications for 38-268420-1: Terminal Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Outside Diameter: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Reference Temp in Deg Celsius: 25.0; Style Designator: SEALED OR COATED BEAD. 10 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.