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2-861Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Viking Technologies, Ltd. · NSN 5910-00-160-1006 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-160-1006 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-160-1006. Primary manufacturer part number: 2-861.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Shaft Length: 0.969 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +1.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE SHAFT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 2 SOLDER STUD
  • Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 2750.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-160-1006, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Viking Technologies, Ltd.. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-160-1006
Primary Part Number2-861
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerViking Technologies, Ltd.
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Length0.969 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+1.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Terminal Type and Quantity1 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 2 SOLDER STUD
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type2750.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 THREADED HOLE(S)
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
6240-00-143-7432107338-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Grommet,nonmetallic
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5950-00-556-1633 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
5940-00-683-47309139701 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
2940-00-848-8449AF2134 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5999-01-216-19877790027 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4730-01-295-70802861-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,pipe
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5998-01-343-0106 INTERCHANGEABLE
Printed Circuit Board
6680-01-400-2117286-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,sight,liquid
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2-861 PRIMARY Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
Related Parts
6240-00-143-7432INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
107338-1
3940-00-238-5932INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,HOISTING
5325-00-276-6082INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
12Z12002-37
5950-00-556-1633INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
5940-00-683-4730INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
9139701
2940-00-848-8449INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANE
AF2134
5999-01-216-1987INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL
7790027
4730-01-295-7080INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,PIPE
2861-3
5998-01-343-0106INTERCHANGEABLE
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
6680-01-400-2117INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,SIGHT,LIQUID
286-1
6510-01-599-8613INTERCHANGEABLE
ADHESIVE TAPE,SURGICAL
2861

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-160-1006?

NSN 5910-00-160-1006 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Viking Technologies, Ltd., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-160-1006?

NSN 5910-00-160-1006 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 2-861 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-160-1006?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5910-00-160-1006: 6240-00-143-7432, 3940-00-238-5932, 5325-00-276-6082 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2-861?

Key specifications for 2-861: Shaft Length: 0.969 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +1.0 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION; Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE SHAFT; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 2 SOLDER STUD. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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