Prestolite Electric · Electronic Components
S38831
Resistor, Fixed, Wire Wound
Part NumberS38831
ManufacturerPrestolite Electric
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-258-2405 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Resistance Tolerance In Percent-2.000 TO 2.000
Style DesignatorRADIAL TERMINAL EACH END
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius At Zer340.0
Body Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal TypeWIRE LEAD
Ambient Temp At Full Rated Power40.0 CELSIUS
Power Dissipation Rating In Watts1.666 FREE AIR
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Electrical Resistance18.000 OHMS
Vendor Part NumbersR060038831
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is S38831 available?
We can source S38831 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is S38831 by Prestolite Electric obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If S38831 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like S38831?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for S38831?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.