FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-168-3839, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Resistor,thermal
FSC / FSG
5905 — Resistor (FSG 59)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5905-01-168-3839
Item Name
Resistor,thermal
FSC / FSG
5905 / 59 — Resistor
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
⇄Related Items3
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5340-01-378-5989POSSIBLE MATCH
BOLT ASSEMBLY,CLAMP
Possible match (shared part number)
5315-01-587-48785000-17POSSIBLE MATCH
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
Possible match (shared part number)Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
5950-01-623-9952500017POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)Te Connectivity Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
500017
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5340-01-378-5989POSSIBLE MATCH
BOLT ASSEMBLY,CLAMP
5315-01-587-4878POSSIBLE MATCH
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
5000-17
5950-01-623-9952POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,ELECTRICAL
500017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5905-01-168-3839?
NSN 5905-01-168-3839 is a Resistor,thermal, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5905-01-168-3839?
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-378-5989, 5315-01-587-4878, 5950-01-623-9952. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 5905-01-168-3839 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.