The Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-280-8159, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-280-8159 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -5.00 TO 5.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Surface Treatment | SOLDER |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Body Width | 0.219 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 0.469 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 800.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S) |
| Body Length | 0.797 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 430.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Material | PLASTIC CASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BA174697 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Aerovox Corp. |
| GA50553 | 5/1 Secondary reference Electromotive Div., Magna Industries |
| GA50553 | 5/1 Secondary reference L3 Aviation Products, Inc. Dba L3 Technologies |
| GA50553L1-430MMF | 5/9 Secondary reference American Telephone and Telegraph Co |
| BA174697 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lucent Technologies Inc Advanced Technology Systems |
NSN 5910-00-280-8159 is a Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-00-280-8159: Terminal Diameter: 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES; Tolerance Range Per Section: -5.00 TO 5.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION; Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC. 15 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.