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ARA1242Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric

Argent Industries, Inc. · NSN 5910-00-161-0193 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-161-0193 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-161-0193. Primary manufacturer part number: ARA1242.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric — FSC 5910
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 6 INSULATED WIRE LEAD
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.104 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Capacitance Value Per Section: 0.200 MICROFARADS 1ST SECTION AND 0.500 MICROFARADS 2ND SECTION AND 0.100 MICROFARADS 3RD SECTION AND 0.100 MICROFARADS 4TH SECTION
  • Body Length: 3.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Width: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-161-0193, 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 Argent Industries, Inc.. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-161-0193
Primary Part NumberARA1242
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArgent Industries, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity6 INSULATED WIRE LEAD
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.104 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Capacitance Value Per Section0.200 MICROFARADS 1ST SECTION AND 0.500 MICROFARADS 2ND SECTION AND 0.100 MICROFARADS 3RD SECTION AND 0.100 MICROFARADS 4TH SECTION
Body Length3.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Schematic Diagram DesignatorQUAD, ONE SEPARATE, THREE W/COMMON TERMINAL
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLES
Tolerance Range Per Section-10.00 TO 40.00 PERCENT 1ST SECTION AND -10.00 TO 40.00 PERCENT 2ND SECTION AND -10.00 TO 40.00 PERCENT 3RD SECTION AND -10.00 TO 40.00 PERCENT 4TH SECTION
Body Height1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section150.0 AC-RMS 1ST SECTION AND 150.0 AC-RMS 2ND SECTION AND 400.0 AC-RMS 3RD SECTION AND 400.0 AC-RMS 4TH SECTION
Section Quantity4
Body StyleW/MTG TABS/FLANGES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
3120-00-805-6945A1242 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Chrysler Corp Amplex Div
6145-01-176-9834282 INTERCHANGEABLE
Braid,wire
Omega Wire, Inc. Dba Bare Wire Div Div Continental Cordage
4730-01-499-5633A124A-63 INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,pipe
Crane Carrier Company, Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
ARA1242 PRIMARY Argent Industries, Inc. (USA)
A1242 Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices (USA)
Related Parts
3120-00-805-6945INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
A1242
6145-01-176-9834INTERCHANGEABLE
BRAID,WIRE
282
4730-01-499-5633INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,PIPE
A124A-63

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-161-0193?

NSN 5910-00-161-0193 is a Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, manufactured by Argent Industries, Inc., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-161-0193?

NSN 5910-00-161-0193 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: ARA1242 (Argent Industries, Inc.), A1242 (Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-161-0193?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5910-00-161-0193: 3120-00-805-6945, 6145-01-176-9834, 4730-01-499-5633. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of ARA1242?

Key specifications for ARA1242: Terminal Type and Quantity: 6 INSULATED WIRE LEAD; Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.104 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC; Capacitance Value Per Section: 0.200 MICROFARADS 1ST SECTION AND 0.500 MICROFARADS 2ND SECTION AND 0.100 MICROFARADS 3RD SECTION AND 0.100 MICROFARADS 4TH SECTION. 16 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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