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18-68-25AS

Adjustable Resistor

This page provides complete and verified information for part number 18-68-25AS, NSN 5905-00-059-0959

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18-68-25AS
Federal Supply Group
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Federal Supply Classification
5905 Resistor
National Stock Number
5905-00-059-0959
Item Name Code
00009
Assigment Date
01/01/1961 (65 years ago)

A resistor whose overall ohmic value is fixed; in addition, it has one or more movable terminals which are designed to be set and fixed prior to use, to include any desired value of resistance within the range of the complete resistor. The opposition to the flow of current is an inherent property of the material used and is manifest in the heat dissipated in the item itself.

350.0 ambient temp in deg celsius at zero percent rated power, -10.000 to 10.000 resistance tolerance in percent, not established reliability indicator, inductive reactance characteristic, 25.000 ohms electrical resistance

Characteristics

Below are the official specifications and performance details for this part, including technical data, material composition, and compliance information.

Electrical Resistance
25.000 ohms
Resistance Tolerance In Percent
-10.000 to 10.000
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius At Zero Percent Rated Power
350.0
Reactance Characteristic
inductive
Reliability Indicator
not established
Terminal Length
0.562 inches nominal
Body Diameter
1.125 inches nominal
Body Length
4.250 inches nominal
Power Dissipation Rating In Watts
75.000 free air
Ambient Temp At Full Rated Power
50.0 celsius
Inclosure Type
uninclosed
Terminal Type
tab w/screw
Style Designator
radial terminal each end
Test Data Document
"81349-mil/r/15109b 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.)."
Nondefinitive Spec/Std Data
iw form

Classification Data

Detailed NSN information including identification codes, classification data, and key indicators used for cataloging, logistics, and supply management.

Type of Item Identification
1 - Full descriptive item identification
Demilitarization
A - Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.
Criticality
X - The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Federal Item Identification Guide
A001A0
Precious Metals Indicator
U - Precious metal content is unknown
Pseudo Item Name Code
0000009
Hazardous Material Indicator
N - Indicates there is no data in the hmirs and the nsn is in a fsc not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.
Schedule B Code
8533390080

Freight Information

Comprehensive freight classifications, shipping codes, and handling specifications for domestic and international transport compliance.

Major Organizational Entity
XX
National Motor Freight Classification Item Number
062960
National Motor Freight Classification Sub-Item Number
X
Uniform Freight Classification Item Number
35140
National Motor Freight Class Rating
P - 77.5
Water Commodity
72D - Communications/electronics, other than sigint/ew or comsec repair parts and components
Type of Cargo
3 - Electrostatic sensitive device (esd)
Special Hand
9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
Air Dimension
A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity
HZ -
National Motor Freight Description
reostats/parts noi

FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5905-00-059-0959?
The FSCG of the NSN 5905-00-059-0959 is 5905
Does the NSN 5905-00-059-0959 have a Schedule B code assigned?
Yes, the Schedule B code is 8533390080
Does NSN 5905-00-059-0959 require demilitarization?
Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.
Does NSN 5905-00-059-0959 contain precious materials?
Precious metal content is unknown
Does NSN 5905-00-059-0959 contain hazardous materials?
Indicates there is no data in the hmirs and the nsn is in a fsc not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.
When the NSN 5905-00-059-0959 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?
It was assigned 65 years ago, on Sun, Jan 1, 1961

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