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12165Resistor,fixed,wire Wound

L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-West · NSN 5905-01-163-3031 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-01-163-3031 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-01-163-3031. Primary manufacturer part number: 12165.
Features
  • Resistor,fixed,wire Wound — FSC 5905
  • Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
  • Electrical Resistance: 0.050 OHMS
  • Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED
  • Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power: 25.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius: -55.0 TO 275.0
  • Body Length: 0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
General Description

The Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-163-3031, 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 L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-West. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-01-163-3031
Primary Part Number12165
Item NameResistor,fixed,wire Wound
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerL3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-West
StatusCANCELLED
Style DesignatorAXIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Electrical Resistance0.050 OHMS
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power25.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Temp Range of Temp Coefficient in Deg Celsius-55.0 TO 275.0
Body Length0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Power Dissipation Rating in Watts3.000 FREE AIR
Body Diameter0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius at Zero Percent Rated Power275.0
Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-90.0 TO 90.0
Resistance Tolerance in Percent-1.000 TO 1.000
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5905-00-122-3255H2195-1073-68 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Marine Electric Systems Inc
5136-00-261-3264 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tap,thread Cutting
2510-00-737-478512165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Escutcheon Cab Door
Cowles C and Co
5305-00-789-062412165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Stanadyne Corporation Dba Stanadyne Diesel Systems Div Diesel Systems
8925-01-046-3646 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coconut,prepared
3010-01-062-9440BC1615G-9 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gearcase-Motor
Curtiss-Wright Controls Integrated Sensing, Inc.
5995-01-189-806712165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e
Cooper Interconnect, Inc. Dba Cooper Interconnect
5340-01-341-347112165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate,mounting
DP Manufacturing Inc.
4820-01-656-811612165-401 INTERCHANGEABLE
Deck Box Operator,valve
B.w. Elliott Manufacturing Co., Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
12165 L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-West (USA)
NS-2B .05 OHM 3PCT Vishay Dale Electronics, Llc Div Vishay Americas (USA)
NS2BX000ER0500F Vishay Dale Electronics, Llc Div Vishay Americas (USA)
NS2B-0.05OHMSPORM3PCT Vishay Dale Electronics, Llc Div Vishay Americas (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-122-3255INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
H2195-1073-68
5136-00-261-3264INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
2510-00-737-4785INTERCHANGEABLE
ESCUTCHEON CAB DOOR
12165
5305-00-789-0624INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
12165
8925-01-046-3646INTERCHANGEABLE
COCONUT,PREPARED
3010-01-062-9440INTERCHANGEABLE
GEARCASE-MOTOR
BC1615G-9
5995-01-189-8067INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
12165
5340-01-341-3471INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE,MOUNTING
12165
4820-01-656-8116INTERCHANGEABLE
DECK BOX OPERATOR,VALVE
12165-401

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-01-163-3031?

NSN 5905-01-163-3031 is a Resistor,fixed,wire Wound, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-West, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-01-163-3031?

NSN 5905-01-163-3031 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 12165 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-West), NS-2B .05 OHM 3PCT (Vishay Dale Electronics, Llc Div Vishay Americas), NS2BX000ER0500F (Vishay Dale Electronics, Llc Div Vishay Americas), NS2B-0.05OHMSPORM3PCT (Vishay Dale Electronics, Llc Div Vishay Americas).

What NSN replaces 5905-01-163-3031?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5905-01-163-3031: 5905-00-122-3255, 5136-00-261-3264, 2510-00-737-4785 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12165?

Key specifications for 12165: Style Designator: AXIAL TERMINAL EACH END; Electrical Resistance: 0.050 OHMS; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power: 25.0 CELSIUS DEGC. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5905-01-163-3031 still in active supply?

NSN 5905-01-163-3031 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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