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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-18546       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Resistor, Fixed, Wirewound (Power Type, Chassis Mounted), General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers the general requirements for power type, wirewound, fixed resistors which utilize the principal of heat dissipation through a metal mounting surface. The resistors have an initial resistance tolerance of ±1 percent and a resistance temperature characteristic range from 30 ppm/OC to 200 ppm/OC depending upon the resistance value. They are not capable for application when the alternating current (ac) characteristics are of critical importance; however, provisions have been made to minimize the inductance.
Status:  Active Document Date:  21-MAY-2025      
  Next Review Due:  20-MAY-2030
5905 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  
Qualification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Land and Maritime  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Land and Maritime
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Land and Maritime  

Projects
 Project Number:     5905-2025-036

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision G Amendment 4 (all previous amendments incorporated)A21-MAY-202519246.2 KB
Document ImageRevision G Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A20-MAY-202019225.6 KB
Document ImageRevision G Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A24-JUN-201522187.2 KB
Document ImageRevision G Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A20-OCT-201022151.4 KB
Document ImageRevision G A15-DEC-200422435.3 KB
Document ImageRevision F Amendment 1 A07-DEC-200125.6 KB
Document ImageRevision F A15-MAY-20012281.1 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 4 A13-FEB-199849.2 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 3 A09-DEC-199748.9 KB
Document ImageRevision E Amendment 2 A23-MAY-19953115.7 KB
Document ImageRevision E A03-MAY-1994201432.7 KB

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