The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-159-6661, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5905-01-159-6661 |
| Item Name | Resistor,thermal |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | -15.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | -55.0 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 0.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 50.0 CELSIUS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 100.0 CELSIUS SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 125.0 CELSIUS EIGHTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 75.0 CELSIUS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | 25.0 CELSIUS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -7.0 TO 7.0 THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -5.0 TO 5.0 FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -9.0 TO 9.0 SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -15.0 TO 15.0 FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -7.0 TO 7.0 FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -12.0 TO 12.0 SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -15.0 TO 15.0 EIGHTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -9.0 TO 9.0 SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Terminal Length | 1.250 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 18.759 KILOHMS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 27.768 KILOHMS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 31.746 KILOHMS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 39.0 KILOHMS FOURTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 47.19 KILOHMS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 55.77 KILOHMS SIXTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 65.13 KILOHMS SEVENTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 74.1 KILOHMS EIGHTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT |
| Body Outside Diameter | 0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reference Temp in Deg Celsius | 25.0 |
| Style Designator | ROD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RTH22ES393J | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-23648/9 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-T-23648/9 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-159-6661 is a Resistor,thermal, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-01-385-1574. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5905-01-159-6661: Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -15.0 CELSIUS SECOND RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -55.0 CELSIUS FIRST RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 0.0 CELSIUS THIRD RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC; Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: 50.0 CELSIUS FIFTH RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINT DEGC. 30 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.