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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

72-227Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr

Lockheed Martin Librascope Corporation · NSN 5910-00-204-9571 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-204-9571 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-204-9571. Primary manufacturer part number: 72-227.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr — FSC 5910
  • Body Height: 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Adjustment Device Rotation: 360.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
  • Body Width: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Bushing Shape: ROUND
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +1000.0 TO 2155.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Material: CERAMIC BASE
  • Body Length: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Ceramic Base construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-204-9571, 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 Lockheed Martin Librascope Corporation. Government technical data includes 19 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
NSN5910-00-204-9571
Primary Part Number72-227
Item NameCapacitor,variable,mica Dielectr
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLockheed Martin Librascope Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Body Height0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Adjustment Device Rotation360.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Body Width0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bushing ShapeROUND
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+1000.0 TO 2155.0 SINGLE SECTION
MaterialCERAMIC BASE
Body Length1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES IN
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Bushing Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread Class2A A
Thread Quantity Per Inch20
Shaft TypeROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5340-00-171-2436MS90376-18Y INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
Sae International Dba Sae International
3110-00-554-5610365GAP INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Fag Bearings Corporation
2920-01-275-2438313M INTERCHANGEABLE
Lead,ignition,engine
General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
313M Electro Motive Corp Subsidiary of International Electronics Corp (USA)
72-227 PRIMARY Lockheed Martin Librascope Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-171-2436INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
MS90376-18Y
3110-00-554-5610INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
365GAP
2920-01-275-2438INTERCHANGEABLE
LEAD,IGNITION,ENGINE
313M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-204-9571?

NSN 5910-00-204-9571 is a Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Librascope Corporation, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-204-9571?

NSN 5910-00-204-9571 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 313M (Electro Motive Corp Subsidiary of International Electronics Corp), 72-227 (Lockheed Martin Librascope Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-204-9571?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5910-00-204-9571: 5340-00-171-2436, 3110-00-554-5610, 2920-01-275-2438. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 72-227?

Key specifications for 72-227: Body Height: 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Adjustment Device Rotation: 360.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE; Body Width: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bushing Shape: ROUND. 20 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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