The Capacitor,variable,gas Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-131-3979, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-131-3979 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,gas Dielectri |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 3000.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION |
| Adjustment Device Rotation | 23.0 TURNS NOMINAL CLOCKWISE |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +50.0 TO 3000.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 FERRULE |
| Alternating Current Rating in Amps | 42.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| UCSL3000-3S | 5/9 Secondary reference Jennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings |
| 131-178-2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Litton Systems Inc Amecom Div |
| 131-178-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-00-131-3979 is a Capacitor,variable,gas Dielectri, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-00-131-3979: Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 3000.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION; Adjustment Device Rotation: 23.0 TURNS NOMINAL CLOCKWISE; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +50.0 TO 3000.0 SINGLE SECTION; Special Features: TERMINAL MTD. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.